51 24... Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for rear lid lock (up to 03/2005)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove lock element (lock cylinder) for rear lid, refer to 51 24 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOCK ELEMENT (LOCK CYLINDER) FOR REAR LID (UP TO 03/2005) 

Lever out securing plugs (1).

Fig 1: Removing Bowden Cable Guide

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Lever out catches (2) and remove Bowden cable guide (3).

Unlock catch (1) and detach Bowden cables (2 and 3) from rear lid lock upper section (6).

Fig 2: Removing Expanding Wedge

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Lever out expanding wedge (4) and detach guide (5).

Version with manual unlocking:

Installation: 

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly positioned in guide (5).

Release lock (1) from Bowden cable (2) and remove clip (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Lock From Bowden Cable

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Feed out Bowden cable (2) from rear lid.

Installation: 

Lock (1) must be correctly fitted.

Fig 4: Routing Of Bowden Cables For Rear Lid Lock

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