51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (lower section)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove top trim from tail panel. Refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON TAIL PANEL .

Version with manual unlocking:

Lift out housing (1) downwards/upwards from rear lid lock (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Lock Housing

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Version with manual unlocking:

Press mounting (2) outwards with screwdriver (1).

Turn housing (4) forwards and disconnect Bowden cable nipple (3) upwards.

Fig 2: View Of Bowden Cable In Housing

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NOTE: The work scope "Disconnecting Bowden cable for rear lid lock emergency unlocking" ends here.

Version with manual unlocking:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove rear lid lock (3).

Installation:

Adjust rear lid lock. Refer to 51 24 004 ADJUSTING REAR LID LOCK .

Fig 3: Removing Rear Lid Lock

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Version without manual unlocking:

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release screws (1) and remove rear lid lock.

Installation:

Adjust rear lid lock. Refer to 51 24 004 ADJUSTING REAR LID LOCK .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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