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

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear center trim. Refer to 51 13 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER TRIM (FROM 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: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Element

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Release screw (1).

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

Fig 3: Removing 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:

Foam.
Bowden cable mounting.
Retainer.
Cap.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Element Components
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