51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock (lower section of rear lid lock)

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NOTE: Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit before adjustment of rear lid lock.

If necessary, adjust rear lid.

Screw in detent buffers for rear lid on left/right completely.

Fig 1: Locating Detent Buffers For Rear Lid

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Check fulcrum pads on lower section of rear lid lock for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: View Of Fulcrum Pads On Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock

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Version with cover caps on rear apron trim:

If necessary, remove cover caps.

Slacken screws in lower section of rear lid lock until it is just able to move and centers itself.

The lower section of the rear lid lock must not scrape against the rear lid lock.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws In Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock

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NOTE: Adjusting lower section of rear lid lock: Close trunk lid. This enables the lower section of the rear lid lock to adjust itself correctly.

Open rear lid.

Tighten down screws on lower section of rear lid lock.

Check adjustment of rear lid and rear lid lock, repeating adjustment if necessary.

Fig 4: Locating Screws Of Rear Lid Lock

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Unscrew detent buffer until closed rear lid abuts against left/right detent buffers.

IMPORTANT: The rear lid must not be higher than the side panels, otherwise there is preload on height adjustment!

Fig 5: View Of Detent Buffers

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