# Central lock actuator, trunk lid, remove and install.

Remove battery cover by twisting 1/4 turn clips 90° and removing. Lift inner edge of cover up, push outer edge down to clear side trunk trim. |
Remove knurled knob and lift off jack cover on left side of trunk. |
Remove both rear bulb holders by turning clips 90 degrees. |
Remove trunk carpet, pull rear trunk trim bottom edge into trunk, allowing upper edge to come clear of plastic tabs. |
Remove screws securing actuator to center of rear trunk panel. |
Disconnect wiring and remove actuator, disconnect linkage rod from the rear of the lock cylinder. |

### Installation:

Press latch into locked position with a screw driver. |
Engage linkage rod in lock and position actuator in opening. |
Pistol grip of actuator faces right side of car. |
Insert screws loosely, push in the nose of the actuator and tighten the screws.
There should be no more than 1mm of play in the linkage with the actuator in position.

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson