51 24 145 Removing and installing/replacing button for rear lid actuation

Special tools required:

• 00 9 323

Move special tool 00 9 323 under front edge of button (1) and lever out button (1).

Pull button (1) out of rear lid (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Button, Rear Lid And Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Disconnect plug (1) and remove button (2).

Installation: 

Perform function check with rear lid open.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug And Button

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Replacement: 

Carefully release catches (1) and remove microswitch (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Microswitch

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