Boot Lock Failure - Removal and Repair

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The following instructions on the repair of the boot lid locking mechanism is the work of Michaela/MikkiJayne/D2 Doctor and is a single post extract from one of her threads. I've posted it as a separate thread to make it easier to find.

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Also fixed the boot lock since it was seized completely solid

Removed via the door for for the light cluster



Disassembled the main body







The lock barrel was completely seized in the housing. Lots of WD40 and wiggling and it finally came free.



Crusty!



Started removing the tumblers





All disassembled. It took about half an hour cleaning schmutz out of the barrel with an assortment of pokey tools, degreaser and compressed air before the little door would close again!



Cleaned all the tumblers up



Reassembled prior to re-greasing



Going back together







You can see the cam which operates the central locking here via these two microswitches



All back together and ready to put back in