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Locking/unlocking trunk lid with mechanical key, function - GF80.20-P-3011A

MODEL 202 as of 1.6.97, 208, 210.081, 210 (except 210.2 /081) as of 1.3.97 

The locking cylinder in the trunk lid lock can be turned with the mechanical key.

On the 0° position (1) the lock is unlocked mechanically. If the vehicle is not locked centrally, the trunk lid can be opened manually  .

The trunk lid lock can be opened mechanically  by turning the key 30° to the left (2)  and pressing in the lock cylinder, even when the vehicle is locked centrally. The key cannot be removed  in this position.

The lock cylinder can be turned to the 90° position (3)  by turning the key to the right. The key can be removed  in this position. The trunk lid lock is then locked mechanically. It cannot be opened either manually or with the remote control key or with the remote trunk release switch (N72s15). 

Fig 1: Identifying Locking/Unlocking Trunk Lid With Mechanical Key Angle
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REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Opening trunk lid manually except model 208.4 GF80.20-P-3013A 
    Model 208.4 GF80.20-P-3013KA
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Opening trunk lid with remote control key except model 208.4 GF80.20-P-3010A 
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Opening trunk lid with interior switch except model 208.4 GF80.20-P-3012A 
    Model 208.4 GF80.20-P-3012KA
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Trunk lid lock   GF80.20-P-4103A