51 23 215 Removing and installing/replacing cable for hood/bonnet locks (to locks)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect Bowden cable at connection point, refer to 51 23 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CABLE FOR FRONT ENGINE HOOD LOCKS (TO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT) 
• Release Bowden cables on hood/bonnet lock on left/right, refer to 51 23 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE HOOD LOCK  or 51 23 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HOOD/BONNET LOCK 

N62 only:

• Remove design cover

Feed connecting cable (1) out of cross-member (2) inwards.

Fig 1: Removing Cable

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Feed cable (3) out of cross-member (2) and side panel.