51 24 105 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (lower section of lock): Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim on tail panel 51 46 050 Removing and installing / replacing finisher for rear apron at top (touring) 

Installation: 

Mark position of lower section of rear lid lock on tail panel.

Release screws (1) on lower section of lock (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Lower Section Of Lock

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on actuator drive (2) and remove lower section of lock (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Actuator Drive & Removing Lower Section Of Lock

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