51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (upper section)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove upper rear window frame trim  (See 51 49 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME AT TOP )
• Remove trim for rear window frame on left and right  (See 51 49 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT )
• Remove panel for rear lid  (See 51 49 009 REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID AT BOTTOM )

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Push upper section of rear lid lock (3) fully into rear lid and feed out towards front.

Installation: 

Use thread-tapping screws.

Tightening torque 51 24 5AZ.  (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Remove lock (1).

Lever out Bowden cable (2) and remove upper section of rear lid lock (3).

Installation: 

Bowden cable (2) and lock must be correctly fitted.

Installation: 

Perform function check with rear lid open.