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Only for removing luggage compartment lid lock (trunk lid lock upper part):

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Remove tailgate trim panel, refer to 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENTIRE) TAILGATE TRIM (Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) 

Lift out actuating rod (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Luggage Compartment Lid Lock
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Unfasten screws (2).

Push luggage compartment lid lock (3) into tailgate and to right.