51 24 105 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (lower section of lock)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim on tail panel, see 51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on rear apron

Installation:

Mark position of lower section of rear lid lock on tail panel.

Release screws (1) on lower section of lock (2).

Fig 1: Screws And Lower Section Of Lock

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on actuator drive (2) and remove lower section of lock (3).

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Actuator Drive And Lock

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) for actuator drive (2).

Fig 3: Screws And Actuator Drive

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Remove emergency release mechanism (2) of actuator drive (1) from mount (3) on rear lid lock (4).

Fig 4: Emergency Release Mechanism, Actuator Drive, Mount And Rear Lid Lock

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Only if replacing actuator drive:

Detach emergency release lever (1) from actuator drive (2).

Fig 5: Emergency Release Lever And Actuator Drive

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