558719 Removing and Installing Upper Part of Rear Lock

WM 558719 Removing and installing upper part of rear lock

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Removing upper part of rear lock

Removing rear lock upper part





1. Remove trim panel for rear lid -> 708719 Removing and installing trim panel for rear lid - section on "Removing" 708719 Removing and Installing Lining For Rear Lid.
2. Disengage actuating rod.
2.1. Pull control rod -1- out of lid release -arrow A-.









3. Remove upper part of lock.
3.1. Undo fastening screws -2, 3-.





3.2. Pull upper part of lock -4- out of the assembly opening -arrow B- until there is access to the electric plug connection.





3.3. Press in locking tabs of connector -5- -arrows C- and pull off connector.





3.4. Remove upper part of lock.

Installing upper part of rear lock

Installing rear lock upper part





1. Install upper part of lock
1.1. Push electric plug connection -5- onto lock upper part -4- -arrow A-.





1.2. Insert upper part of lock into the assembly opening ( -arrow B- ).





1.3. Screw in fastening screws -2, 3- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. => Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ftlb.)+/-2.5 Nm (+/-2.0 ftlb.)





2. Engage actuating rod.
2.1. Clip control rod -1- into the lid release -arrow C-.









3. Check adjustment of rear lid and if necessary adjust lock lower part accordingly -> 559015 Adjusting rear lid - section on "Adjusting" Adjustments.
4. Remove trim panel for rear lid -> 708719 Removing and installing trim panel for rear lid - section on "Installing" 708719 Removing and Installing Lining For Rear Lid.