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.

Adjust rear lid as necessary.

If necessary, lock ejectors in detent buffers:

Press ejector into detent buffer and, in this position, twist slightly to left with a Phillips screwdriver.

Fig 1: Locating Lock Ejector Buffer

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Fully turn detent buffer on left/right of rear lid to insert.

Fig 2: Turning Detent Buffer On Left/Right Of Rear Lid

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

Fig 3: Locating Fulcrum Pads On Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock For Damage

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Loosen 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 4: Loosening Screws In Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock

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Adjusting lower section of rear lid lock:

Close trunk lid.

This enables lower section of rear lid lock to adjust itself correctly.

Open trunk lid.

Tighten down screws on lower section of rear lid lock.

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

Fig 5: Tightening Down Screws On Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock

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Unscrew detent buffers to the point where left and right sides of closed rear lid lie rest on detent buffers.

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

Fig 6: Adjusting Detent Buffers To Point Where Left And Right Sides Of Closed Rear Lid Rest On Detent Buffers

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Turn the ejectors in the detent buffers gently to the right with a Phillips screwdriver. This unlocks the detent buffers and enables them to retract.

Fig 7: Turning Ejectors In Detent Buffers

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