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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear center trim  See 51 13 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTRE TRIM (UP TO 03/2005) 

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 Bowden Cable

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Release screw (1).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Unscrew Lock Element

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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:

1. Foam
2. Bowden cable mounting
3. Retainer
4. Cap
   Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable Mounting & Retainer

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