51 23 131 Adjusting left or right striker on engine hood/bonnet

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NOTE: Adjusting striker is described in:
ADJUSTING ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Release bolts (1) and remove striker (2).

Tightening torque 51 23 3AZ .

Left side only:

Disconnect Bowden cable (3).

Installation:

ADJUST ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cables, Striker And Bolts

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