51 26 020 Replacing switch (central locking drive) for tailgate lock (Z3 coupe, M coupe): Notes

Remove tailgate trim panel, refer to 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENTIRE) TAILGATE TRIM (Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) 

Lift out actuating rod (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Unfasten screws (3) and remove actuator drive (4).

Fig 1: Removing Actuator Drive

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