51 24 145 Removing and installing/replacing button for rear lid actuation

Special tools required:

Carefully lever out the button (1) towards the inside with special tool 00 9 325 as shown. While doing so do not damage rubber seal.

Installation:

Button must engage twice audibly.

Fig 1: Levering Out Button (Rear Lid) With Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Disconnect plug connection (1) from button (2).

Remove button (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Button And Plug Connection

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