51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine compartment lid locks (to passenger compartment)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect CABLE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCKS 
• Remove LOWER SECTION OF MICROFILTER HOUSING
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY 
• Remove footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL  on A-pillar

Release screws (1).

Remove fixture (2) and feed out Bowden cable (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Fixture And Bowden Cable

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Feed Bowden cable (1) out of grommet (2).

Carefully feed Bowden cable (1) with grommet (3) out of vehicle interior.

Installation: 

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 2: Identifying Grommets And Bowden Cable

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