Removing Rear Upper Part Of Lid Lock

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WARNING: Moving components

Danger of limbs being trapped or severed

→ Do not reach into the danger area.
→ Secure the system to prevent it from being activated accidentally.
→ Keep third parties away from the danger area.

Information

When removing the upper part of the lock using a closing aid, first disconnect the plug connection for the power supply.

This prevents the closing aid motor from starting up while you are disconnecting the plug connection/control system.

Switch off ignition and remove remote control.
Release and unplug electric plug connection -1- .

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Electric plug connection
Unscrew fastening nuts -1- and loosen upper part of rear lid lock -2- .

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Nuts
Unclip bowden cable -1- at the holder -2- .

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Bowden cable
Disengage bowden cable -1- on upper part of rear lid lock -3- .

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Bowden cable