51 24 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Angle Transmitter For Rear Lid Actuation (Electrohydraulic-Fully Automatic)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out cable holder (1).

Lever out cover (2) and remove.

3 Luggage compartment lid

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Release screw (1).

NOTE: Before nuts (3) are released, a 2nd person must open rear lid and hold angle transmitter (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque: 51 24 7AZ . See REAR LID LOCKS for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Angle Transmitter

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove angle transmitter (2) with retaining bracket (3).

4 Right rear lid hinge

Installation:

Angle transmitter (2) is initialized by automatic closing and opening once.

Fig 3: Identifying Angle Transmitter, Retaining Bracket And Plug Connection

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