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, refer to 51 23 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 1: Locating Hood/Bonnet Lock Retaining Screws

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

Fig 2: View Of Bowden Cable In Hood/Bonnet Lock

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