51 24 020 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock for lower rear lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ .

Feed out rear lid lock (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Rear Lid Lock

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If necessary, disconnect Soft Close Bowden cable (1).

If necessary, disengage emergency release (3).

Remove rear lid lock (2).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Installation:

Note different encoding of plug connections.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lid Lock, Plug Connection And Bowden Cable

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