51 24 146 Removing and installing/replacing button for rear lid actuation

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip Bowden cable (1) and feed in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Version with manual rear lid unlocking:

Detach Bowden cable (2) in direction of arrow from button (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable & Button

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Disconnect plug connection (1) at microswitch.

Slacken screws (2)

Turn retaining ring (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection (1) & Retaining Ring

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Remove button (1) in direction of arrow from rear lid (2).

Fig 3: Removing Button From Rear Lid

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Installation:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

Check operation with trunk lid open.

Replacement:

Fig 4: Identifying Seal (1)

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