Removing the tailgate lock

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Loosen screws (2).
• Version with Automatic Soft Close system: 

  Detach the Bowden cable (3).

  Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

• Version with emergency release: 

  Detach the Bowden cable (5).

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