51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock for (upper) tailgate

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip Bowden cable sleeve (1).

Pull out Bowden cable nipple (3).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable Nipple, Cable Sleeve And Plug Connections

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ .

US version only

Unclip Bowden cable (2) from emergency release.

Installation:

Place expanded rubber tab at end of Bowden cable directly underneath tail end trim screw cover.

Feed out rear lid lock (3).

Replacement

US version only

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Bowden Cable

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Modify Bowden cable for emergency release.

Installation:

Perform function check with (upper) tailgate open.