51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock (lower section of rear lid lock)

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NOTE: Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit before adjustment of rear lid lock.
If necessary ADJUST REAR LID .
For ideal adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Screw in detent buffers for rear lid on left/right completely.

Fig 1: Locating Screw In Detent Buffers

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Check fulcrum pads on lower section of rear lid lock for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Lid Lock Screws

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Version with cover caps on rear apron trim:

If necessary, remove cover caps.

Slacken screws in lower section of rear lid lock until it is just able to move and centers itself.

The lower section of the rear lid lock must not scrape against the rear lid lock.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Lid Lock Lower Section Screws

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NOTE: Adjusting lower section of rear lid lock:

Close rear lid.

This enables the lower section of the rear lid lock to adjust itself correctly.

Open rear lid.

Tighten down screws on lower section of rear lid lock.

Tightening torque 51 24 2AZ (E82, E88, E90, E92).

Check adjustment of rear lid and rear lid lock, repeating adjustment if necessary.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Lid Lock Lower Section Screws

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Unscrew detent buffer until closed rear lid abuts against left/right detent buffers.

IMPORTANT: The rear lid must not be higher than the side panels, otherwise there is preload on height adjustment!

Fig 5: Locating Screw In Detent Buffers

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