51 24 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Lid Lock (Upper Section)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove panel for rear lid 

Release screws (2) and feed out upper section of rear lid lock (3).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation: 

Use self-tapping screws when replacing upper section of rear lid lock (3).

Tightening torque, see 51 24 1AZ in 51 24 REAR LID LOCKS (E82, E88, E90, E92).

Tightening torque, see 51 24 5AZ in 51 24 REAR LID LOCKS (E60, E63, E64).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Remove lock (1).

Lever out actuating rod (2) and remove upper section of rear lid lock (3).

Installation: 

Make sure lock (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Actuating Rod & Lock

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Installation: 

Perform function check with rear lid open.