51 23 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Engine Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

Lever out cover (2) at coupling (1).

Lever Bowden cable (3) out of coupling (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Coupling And Bowden Cable

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Unclip Bowden cable (1) from holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Holder

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NOTE: Illustration shows A/C lines and module carrier cover removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Feed out hood/bonnet lock (2) through opening (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Disconnect plug connection (1), unclip plug and cable from body.

Disengage Bowden cable (1) in direction of arrow from hood/bonnet lock (3).

Replacement:

Remove switch (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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