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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID 

Detach emergency release mechanism (1) on rear lid lock (2).

Release screws (3) on rear lid lock (2).

Disconnect plug connection (4) on servodrive (5) and remove rear lid lock (2).

Installation: 

Use self-tapping screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Emergency Release Mechanism On Rear Lid Lock

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When replacing emergency release mechanism: 

Lever out clip (1) and remove emergency release mechanism (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Lever Out Clip And Mechanism

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When replacing rear lid lock: 

If necessary, release screws on servodrive for rear lid locking.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws For Rear Lid Locking

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Detach servodrive for rear lid locking (1) in direction of arrow from rear lid lock (2).

Fig 4: Detaching For Rear Lid Locking

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