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51 23 212 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to locks)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Lever out cover (1) from clutch (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Lever out Bowden cable (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Cover, Clutch And Bowden Cable
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Unclip cable for engine hood locks (1) with special tool 00 9 317  in direction of arrow and feed out of front panel.

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 9 317)
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Installation: 

Catches (1 and 2) on cable for engine hood locks (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches And Engine Hood Locks
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