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

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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 hood/bonnet locks" ends here.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Coupling And Bowden Cable

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Holder

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Release screws (1).

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

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 23 HOOD/BONNET LOCKS

Fig 3: Feeding Out Hood/Bonnet Lock

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

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Hood/Bonnet Lock

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