51 24 090 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear lid lock

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NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

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 Mounting Nuts

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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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Detach Bowden cable (2) from lock reversing lever. Then lever out guide (1) for Bowden cable on counter support in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Retaining tabs and guide on Bowden cable (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Removing Guide For Bowden Cable

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Release cable connector (1) on plug connection (2) on left or Bowden cable (3) on right.

Installation:

Replace cable connector (1).

Left side only:

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Connector, Bowden Cable And Plug Connection

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Release screws (4) on rear lid lock (5) and feed out rear lid lock including Bowden cable.

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 24 3AZ .

Installation:

Perform function check with rear lid open.