Removing Rear Lock Upper Part

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lock Upper Part

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Remove trim panel for rear lid → Removing lining for rear lid .
Disengage actuating rod.
1. 2.1. Pull control rod -1- out of lid release -arrow A- .
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Clip Control Rod
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  Fig 3: Pulling Out Control Rod
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Remove upper part of lock.
1. 3.1. Undo fastening screws -2, 3- .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Fastening Screws
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2. 3.2. Pull upper part of lock -4- out of the assembly opening -arrow B- until there is access to the electric plug connection.
  
  Fig 5: Pulling Out Upper Part Of Lock
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3. 3.3. Press in locking tabs of connector -5- -arrows C- and pull off connector.
  
  Fig 6: Pressing In Locking Tabs Of Connector
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4. 3.4. Remove upper part of lock.