Removal and installation the tailgate lock and lock cylinder (BMW 5 Series E34)

Removal

Remove bolts 1 on the lower edge of the rear door trim.

Pull the trim from below a little.



Unscrew the 2 bolts securing the lock and move the lock inward.

Disconnect the connector. Disconnect the connecting rod from the lock.

Pull the lock to the side.

Removal the lock cylinder

Disconnect the connector by squeezing the tabs of the lock.



Disconnect the two rods from the lock cylinder by pressing in the direction of the arrows.

Unscrew bolts 1, remove the cylinder inside.

If necessary, loosen the 2 bolts securing the actuator motor of the central control locking system and remove the motor.

Installation

Insert the lock cylinder and secure it with 2 bolts. Connect the connector.

Secure the lock with 2 bolts.

On vehicles with central locking: Connect the connecting rod to the actuator with the lock and then insert it into the lock cylinder. To do this, turn the plastic clamp so that the cutout is at the bottom. Then insert the connecting rod.

Check the operation of the lock and the central locking system.

Note: The play of the rods can be compensated by turning the spherical cup on the rod 7 or by moving the actuator motor in the mounting holes (Figure W - 48102).

Install the luggage compartment trim.

If necessary, adjust the tailgate lock.



The text is based on materials from the website BMWMAN.ru