51 24 133 Removing and installing/replacing Automatic Soft Close drive on rear lid (Automatic Soft Closing)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR REAR LID

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and feed out drive (3).

Tightening torque 51 24 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Drive And Screws

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Feed Bowden cable out of REAR LID LOCK .

Installation note:

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is correctly positioned in rear lid.

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable

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