51 24 130 Removing And Installing/Replacing Locking Bracket For Trunk Lid Lock

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Lever out trims (1) above cutout.

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 1: Removing Trims

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Raise trim for tail panel (1) and remove rear lid lock (2) (lower section).

Installation:

Adjust lower section of rear lid lock.

Fig 2: Adjusting Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock
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CAUTION: Closing bracket and rear lid lock must not be greased.