51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release screws.

Tightening torque 51 24 01AZ .

Feed out rear lid lock.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Lid Lock Screws

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Unclip Bowden cable sleeve (1).

Feed out Bowden cable nipple in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Bowden Cable Nipple

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Installation:

Perform function check with rear lid open.