51 24 130 Removing and installing/replacing locking bracket for trunk lid lock
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Remove finisher strip from top tail panel, refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR TOP OF REAR APRON.
Unfasten screws and remove locking bracket (lower section of trunk lid lock).
Installation
- Adjust lower section of trunk lid (operation described in section on "adjusting trunk lid"), refer to 51 49 000 Removing and installing/replacing trim for trunk lid (top) .