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51 24 050 Removing and installing/replacing lock (locking cylinder) for trunk lid set

Remove trim for bottom of trunk lid, refer to 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER TRUNK LID 

Unfasten cable tie and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Unfastening Cable Tie And Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Lift out actuating rod (1).

Unfasten nut and remove connection (2).

Installation 

  1. Check that actuating rod (1) is correctly seated.
  2. Locking section (2) must be fitted to center of body aperture.
Fig 2: Locking Section Fitted To Center Of Body Aperture
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Installation 

  1. Perform function check with trunk lid open.

Only replace:

Remove clip (1) lift out bracket (2) and remove micro-switch (3).

Fig 3: Removing Clip Lift Out Bracket And Micro-Switch
G03153638Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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