51 24 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Lid Lock (Upper Section)

Remove panel for rear lid. Refer to 51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR TRUNK LID .

Convertible Only: 

Remove additional brake light.

Unclip plug connection (1) in direction of arrow from cover fastener and disconnect.

Loosen screws (2).

Unclip cover fastener (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation: 

Ensure retaining lugs (1) are correctly seated.

Place Bowden cable (2) in mount (3).

Feed plug (4) as illustrated through opening.

Ensure catches (5) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Locating Bowden Cable In Mount

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Unfasten plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and feed out upper section of rear lid lock (3).

Installation: 

Use thread-tapping screws.

Fig 3: Releasing Rear Lid Lock Screws

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Remove lock (1).

Lever out actuating rod (2) and remove upper section of rear lid lock (3).

Fig 4: Removing Actuating Rod

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Installation: 

Perform function check with trunk lid open.