51 23 210 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cable For Hood/Bonnet Lock (In Engine Compartment)

Special Tools Required

WARNING:

Scalding hazard!

Only perform work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out cover (1) from coupler (2) in direction of arrow.

Lever out Bowden cable (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Levering Out Bowden Cable

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Unclip coupler (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Uncliping Coupler Using Special Tool 00 9 317

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Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) on cable for hood/bonnet lock (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Cable For Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Unclip cable (1) from retaining clip (2) and feed out through front panel (3).

Installation:

Retaining clip (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable & Retaining Clip

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