51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine hood/bonnet lock

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Unclip coupling (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from side panel.

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

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

NOTE: The operation "Disconnect pull cable for hood/bonnet locks" ends here.

Fig 1: Uncliping Coupling With Special Tool

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

Fig 2: Releasing Bowden Cable From Holder

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Release screws (1).

Feed out hood/bonnet lock (2) in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ . See 23 HOOD LATCH, LOCKS .

Fig 3: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock And Screws

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) in direction of arrow from hood/bonnet lock (2).

Fig 4: Disengaging Bowden Cable

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