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).

Fig 1: Removing Cable Holder

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Lever out cover (2) and remove.

(3) Luggage compartment lid

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw

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

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 51 24 7AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Removing Angle Transmitter

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

(4) Right rear lid hinge

installation:

Angle transmitter (2) is initialized by automatic closing and opening once.