51 16 245 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for storage box

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove storage compartment

Disconnect connector (1).

Disconnect Bowden cable (2).

Release screws (3) and remove lock mechanism (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Bowden Cable, Lock Mechanism And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Ignition key must be inserted in lock cylinder otherwise coding of lock cylinder may fall out.
Proceed with extreme care when releasing catches (2).
Catches (2) must not break off.

Carefully release catches (2) and pull out lock (1) with ignition key.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Lock

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