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

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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 51 24 1AZ (E82, E88, E90, E92). See 51 24 REAR LID LOCKS .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Upper Section Of Rear Lid Lock

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 And Upper Section Of Rear Lid Lock

G04728406

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Perform function check with rear lid open.