51 24 145 Removing and installing/replacing button for trunk lid actuation

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Remove lower trim power from trunk lid, refer to 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER TRUNK LID

Pull out connector attachment (1) for line in cable bracket (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Connector Attachment For Line In Cable Bracket

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Lift out top button (1) and pull upwards (2) to remove.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Top Button & Pulling Upwards

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Installation:

Insert lines through right bore.

Fig 3: Inserting Lines Through Right Bore

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Pull off clip (1) and remove micro-switch (2). Pull off seal (3).

Installation:

Perform function check with trunk lid open.

Fig 4: Removing Micro-Switch

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