51 24 065 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for manual rear lid unlocking (up to 03/2005)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR LIGHT
• Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID AT BOTTOM 

Detach cover (1) from lock element (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Cover From Lock Element

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Lever out securing plugs (1).

Lever out catches (2) and remove Bowden cable guide (3).

Fig 2: Removing Bowden Cable Guide

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Unlock catch (1) and detach Bowden cables (2 and 3) from rear lid lock upper section (5).

Lever Bowden cable (2) out of guide (4).

Installation: 

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly positioned in guide (4).

Fig 3: Removing Bowden Cables From Rear Lid Lock Upper Section

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Release screw (1).

Feed out Bowden cable with holder (2) from rear lid.

Installation: 

Retainer (5) must be correctly fitted.

Bowden cable (3) and retainer (5) must be correctly fitted on lock element (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable, Retainer, Lock Element And Holder

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Overview of Bowden cables on rear lid lock: 

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Lid Lock, Bowden Cables And Holder

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1. Fastener (lock cylinder)
2. Rear lid lock (upper section)
3. Bowden cable for manual rear lid unlocking
4. Bowden cable for rear lid lock
5. Holder on Bowden cable for rear lid lock