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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 760i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove microfilter air duct See 64 31 031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH)
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar. See 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT

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

Fig 1: Identifying Lever Connecting Element

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Bowden Cable

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fixture & Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Grommets

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.