51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing trunk lid lock (upper section of trunk lid lock)

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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 .

Lift out actuating rod (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Unfasten screws and remove upper section of trunk lid lock.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Section Of Trunk Lid Lock

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Installation:

Perform function check with trunk lid open.

Adjust upper section of trunk lid lock as necessary.

Only replace:

Unfasten screws and remove actuator drive (1).

Lift out actuating rod (2).

Fig 2: Removing Actuator Drive & Actuating Rod

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