51 23 105 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Hood/Bonnet Lock

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove intake duct

Release screws (1).

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

Feed out hood/bonnet lock (2) with Bowden cable (3) sideways slightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood, Bonnet Lock With Bowden Cable

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NOTE: Engine hood/bonnet lock (2) shown without attachment parts for purposes of clarity.

Disengage Bowden cable (1) from hood/bonnet lock (2).

Feed out hood/bonnet lock (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood & Bonnet Lock

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