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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Loosen screws (2).

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

Fig 1: Pushing Upper Section Of Rear Lid Lock

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Installation:

Use thread-tapping screws.

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.

Fig 2: Removing Lock

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Installation:

Perform function check with trunk lid open.