51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to passenger compartment)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks. Refer to 51 23 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE HOOD/BONNET LOCK .
Remove lower section of microfilter housing. Refer to 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. Refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar. Refer to 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT .

Release screws (1).

Remove fixture (2) and feed out Bowden cable (3).

Fig 1: Locating Fixture With Bowden Cable

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Feed Bowden cable (1) out of grommet (2).

Carefully feed Bowden cable (1) with grommet (3) out of vehicle interior.

IMPORTANT: Make sure grommets (2 and 3) are correctly seated (water ingress).

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 2: View Of Bowden Cable

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