51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine hood lock

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right headlight, refer to 63 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT or 63 12 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT)

Disengage Bowden cable (1) from hood/bonnet lock (2).

Fig 1: Disengaging Bowden Cable From Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Removing Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Remove hood/bonnet lock (2) towards front.

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .