Removing and installing/replacing left or right tailgate lock (Cooper Convertible)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove tailgate TRIM PANEL .

Removal: 

Unscrew nuts (1).

Turn drive unit for tailgate lock (2) upwards.

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Slacken nut (1).

Take out cover for theft protection (2) from the guide (3).

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Detach Bowden cable (1) from the steering lever (2).

Lever out the Bowden cable on the counter bearing (3).

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Release cable connector (1) on left plug connection (2) or on the right Bowden cable (3.

Only for the left lift gate latch: 

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release screws (4) on tailgate lock (5).

Take out the tailgate lock (5) including Bowden cable.

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Installation: 

Insert the tailgate lock (5) including Bowden cable.

Tighten screws (4) on tailgate lock (5).

Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ .

Mount cable connector (1) on left plug connection (2) or on the right Bowden cable (3.

Only for the left lift gate latch: 

Connect plug connection (2).

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Attach the Bowden cable on the counter bearing (3).

Clip Bowden cable (1) on the steering lever (2).

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Insert cover for theft protection (2) into the guide (3).

Tighten nut (1).

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Install engine of lift gate latch (2).

Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 7AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the tailgate TRIM PANEL .