51 23 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Engine Hood Lock

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right headlight  . See 63 12 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Release screws (1).

Remove hood/bonnet lock (2) towards front.

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ.  See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Fig 2: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock And Screws

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