51 24 050 Removing and installing/replacing lock (locking cylinder) for trunk lid set

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Remove trim for bottom of trunk lid, refer to 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER TRUNK LID

Unfasten cable tie and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Unfastening Cable Tie And Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Lift out actuating rod (1).

Unfasten nut and remove connection (2).

Installation

Check that actuating rod (1) is correctly seated.
Locking section (2) must be fitted to center of body aperture.

Fig 2: Locking Section Fitted To Center Of Body Aperture

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Installation

Perform function check with trunk lid open.

Only replace:

Remove clip (1) lift out bracket (2) and remove micro-switch (3).

Fig 3: Removing Clip Lift Out Bracket And Micro-Switch

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