51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left hood/bonnet lock

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Release screws (1) and remove hood/bonnet lock (2) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 1: Removing Hood/Bonnet Lock

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Hood/Bonnet Lock

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