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: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Installation

Perform function check with trunk lid open.
Adjust upper section of trunk lid lock (operation is described in section on "adjusting trunk lid to fit"), refer to 51 49 000 Removing and installing/replacing trim for trunk lid (top) REAR LID

Only replace:

Unfasten screws and remove actuator drive (1).

Lift out actuating rod (2).

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws And Remove Actuator Drive

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