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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks
Remove lower section of microfilter housing . See CABIN AIR FILTER .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar. See SIDE COVERING WITH ARMRESTS .

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fixture And Feed Out 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.

IMPORTANT: Make sure grommets (2 and 3) are correctly seated (water ingress).

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Grommet

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