51 24 105 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (lower section of lock): Replacement:

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Release screws (1) for actuator drive (2).

Fig 1: Removing Actuator Drive Screws

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Remove emergency release mechanism (2) of actuator drive (1) from mount (3) on rear lid lock (4).

Fig 2: Removing Emergency Release Mechanism Of Actuator Drive From Mount On Rear Lid Lock

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