51 24 130 Removing and installing/replacing striker for rear lid lock (Touring)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open rear lid.

Remove trim (1) on rear lid.

Fig 1: Removing Trim On Rear Lid

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Release screw (1) on striker (2).

Fig 2: Removing Striker Screws

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Screw threaded pin (1) into threaded plate of striker (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Remove striker (2) from rear lid panel (4).

Fig 3: Removing Striker From Rear Lid Panel

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Threaded pin (1) remains in threaded plate (2) until striker is fitted.

IMPORTANT: Do not close trunk lid, risk of damage.

Installation:

Adjust striker to lower section of trunk lid lock.

Fig 4: Identifying Threaded Pin On Threaded Plate

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IMPORTANT: Striker and rear lid lock must not be greased.