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51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (upper section)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock catch (1) and detach Bowden cables (2 and 3) from rear lid lock upper section (5).

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cables
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Version with manual unlocking:

Installation: 

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly positioned in guide (4).

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Lid Lock Upper Section
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Unscrew rear lid lock upper section (2), disconnect plug connection and remove.

Tightening torque 51 24 5AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation: 

Perform function check with rear lid open.

Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Detaching Servodrive
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Detach servodrive (2) from rear lid lock upper section (3) in direction of arrow.