51 24 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock Element (Lock Cylinder) For Rear Lid (Up To 03/2005)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR CENTRE TRIM

Detach cover (1) from lock element (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Cover From Lock Element

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Disconnect Bowden cable (3) from element (4).

Installation:

Retainer (5) must be correctly fitted.

Version with manual unlocking:

Release screw (1).

Slide Bowden cable with holder (2) to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer, Bowden Cable And Element

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Release screw (1).

Unscrew lock element (2) in direction of arrow from rear lid (3).

Fig 3: Unscrewing Lock Element From Rear Lid

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Installation:

Perform function check with rear lid open.

Installation:

Following parts of lock element (5) must not be damaged or missing:

Foam
Bowden cable mounting
Retainer
Cap

Fig 4: Identifying Cap, Retainer, Bowden Cable Mounting, Foam And Lock Element
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