51 24 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Rear Lid Lock

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for rear lid lower section . See 51 49 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID LOWER SECTION .

Lever out cover (1), release screw underneath and remove handle (2).

Lever out cover (3) and release screw underneath.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty drives (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Drives

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Disconnect Bowden cable (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable

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Release screws (1) and feed out drive (2).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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