51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine compartment lid lock

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Special tools required:

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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 engine compartment lid locks" ends here.

Fig 1: Unclipping 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 engine compartment lid lock (2) in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Lock And Screws

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) in direction of arrow from engine compartment lid lock (2).

Fig 4: Disengaging Bowden Cable

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