51 24... Removing And Installing/Replacing Angle Transmitter For Rear Lid Actuation (Electrohydraulic-Fully Automatic)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim. Refer to 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Remove panel for rear window shelf. Refer to 51 46 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR PARCEL SHELF .

Lever out cable holder (1).

Lever out cover (2) and remove.

3) Luggage compartment lid.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Holder

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Release screw (1).

NOTE: Before nuts (3) are released, a 2nd person must open rear lid and hold angle transmitter (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 24 7AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Locating Angle Transmitter Retaining Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove angle transmitter (2) with retaining bracket (3).

4) Right rear lid hinge.

Fig 3: View Of Angle Transmitter With Retaining Bracket

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