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Sedan and Coupe




51 24 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock (Lock Cylinder) For Rear Lid

Remove panel for rear lid.







Unfasten plug connection (1).
Unlock lock (2) and remove socket housing (3) for tail light.







Release nut (1) and remove clamping piece (2).







Raise tail light (1) a little and remove with guides (2) facing outwards from trunk lid (3).







Detach cable (1) from cover (2).
Unfasten screws (3).







Lever cover (1) off clip (2).
Detach and remove cover (1) from guides (3) on metal.







Unfasten plug connection (1).
Pull off lock (2) and lever actuating rod (3) out of lock (4).







Release screws (1) and turn lock (2) to right.







Turn lock (1) to right until guide (2) is located in metal cutout (3) and then remove towards bottom.

Installation:
Perform function check with trunk lid open.







Replacement only:
Pull off rubber grommet (1).