51 23 211 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cable For Front Engine Hood Locks (To Passenger Compartment)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MICROFILTER AIR DUCT
Remove footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL on A-pillar

Lever connecting element (1) out of side panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Element And Side Panel

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Open connecting element (1) and disengage Bowden cable (2).

NOTE: The scope of work "Disconnecting Bowden cable at connection point" ends here.

Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Element And Bowden Cable

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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 3: 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.

IMPORTANT:

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

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Grommets

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