51 24 080 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for rear lid lock

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID 

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 12AZ .

Turn drive unit for rear lid lock (2) upwards.

Installation: 

Make sure drive unit for rear lid lock (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Lock And Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Feed out thief proofing cover (2) in direction of arrow from guide (3).

Fig 2: Removing Proofing Cover

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Unclip clips (2) and guides of Bowden cables (3) downwards.

Detach plug connection (4) from actuator drive (5).

Remove drive unit for rear lid lock (1).

Fig 3: Opening Clips And Guides Of Bowden Cables Downwards

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