51 24 065 Removing and installing / replacing Bowden cable for manual rear lid unlocking

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR SEAT
• Remove UPPER SECTION OF REAR LID LOCK 
• Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM 

Detach pull eyelet (1) from Bowden cable (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Eyelet

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Detach Bowden cable (1) with holder (2) in direction of arrow from holder on rear lid.

Fig 2: Detaching Bowden Cable With Holder

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Feed Bowden cable (1) in area (A) out of passenger compartment.

Feed Bowden cable (1) upwards out of hinge (2).

Fig 3: Feeding Bowden Cable Out Of Passenger Compartment And Upwards Out Of Hinge

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