51 24 120 Removing and installing/replacing left or right lock for rear lid lower section

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Security vehicles:

Disconnect Bowden cable (1 or 2).

Bowden cable for right lock
Bowden cable for left lock

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable
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Release screws (1).

Feed out lock (2) with Bowden cable (3).

Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable (3) is in correct position.

Tightening torque 51 24 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Lock, Screws And Bowden Cable

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