51 23 213 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cable For Hood/Bonnet Lock (To Interior)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disengage Bowden cable (1) from release lever (2) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable & Release Lever

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Release holder (1).

Release catches (3) and remove right cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder & Catches

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Release expander rivet (1) and nut (2).

Feed out water channel (3) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Expander Rivet & Nut

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Feed out Bowden cable (1) in direction of engine compartment.

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

IMPORTANT:

Grommet (2) must not be damaged.

Check that grommet (2) is correctly seated (water ingress).

Fig 4: Identifying Grommet & Lay Bowden Cable

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

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

Fig 5: Identifying Lever Out Cover & Coupler

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