Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Pull out rear lid lock (1) slightly.

Disconnect Bowden cable (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3) and remove rear lid lock (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable With Plug Connection And Rear Lid Lock

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