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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for rear lid, refer to 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER REAR LID

Unlock catch (1) and detach Bowden cables (2 and 3) from rear lid lock upper section (5).

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cables

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Version with manual unlocking:

Installation:

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly positioned in guide (4).

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Lid Lock Upper Section

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Unscrew rear lid lock upper section (2), disconnect plug connection and remove.

Tightening torque 51 24 5AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Perform function check with rear lid open.

Adjust rear lid lock, refer to 51 24 004 ADJUSTING REAR LID LOCK (LOWER SECTION OF REAR LID LOCK)

Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Detaching Servodrive

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Detach servodrive (2) from rear lid lock upper section (3) in direction of arrow.