51 24 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock (Lock Cylinder) For Rear Lid

Unfasten plug connection (1).

Unlock lock (2) and remove socket housing (3) for tail light.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release nut (1) and remove clamping piece (2).

Fig 2: Locating Clamping Piece

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Raise tail light (1) a little and remove with guides (2) facing outwards from trunk lid (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Tail Light

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Detach cable (1) from cover (2).

Unfasten screws (3).

Fig 4: View Of Cable In Cover

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Lever cover (1) off clip (2).

Detach and remove cover (1) from guides (3) on metal.

Fig 5: Removing Cover From Guides

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Unfasten plug connection (1).

Pull off lock (2) and lever actuating rod (3) out of lock (4).

Fig 6: View Of Lever Actuating Rod In Lock

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Release screws (1) and turn lock (2) to right.

Fig 7: Locating Lock Retaining Screws

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Turn lock (1) to right until guide (2) is located in metal cutout (3) and then remove towards bottom.

Fig 8: Removing Lock Through Metal Cutout

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Installation:

Perform function check with trunk lid open.

Replacement only:

Pull off rubber grommet (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Rubber Grommet

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