51 24 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock Element (Lock Cylinder) For Rear Lid (Up To 03/2005)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove rear center trim. Refer to 51 13 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER TRIM (FROM 03/2005) .

Detach cover (1) from lock element (2).

Disconnect Bowden cable (3) from element (4).

Installation: 

Retainer (5) must be correctly fitted.

Version With Manual Unlocking: 

Release screw (1).

Slide Bowden cable with holder (2) to one side.

Release screw (1).

Unscrew lock element (2) in direction of arrow from rear lid (3).

Installation: 

Perform function check with rear lid open.

Installation: 

Following parts of lock element (5) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Foam.
2. Bowden cable mounting.
3. Retainer.
4. Cap.
   Fig 4: Identifying Lock Element Components

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