51 24 280 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Left Or Right Lock Support For Rear Lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim on D-pillar at bottom . See 51 47 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON D-PILLAR AT BOTTOM LEFT OR RIGHT .

Open rear lid (1) only until screw (2) is accessible (risk of injury by spring tension).

Release screw (2) with rear lid in this position.

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid And Screw

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Release screw (1) and remove support (2).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Support

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