51 23 201 Removing And Installing/Replacing Release Mechanism For Catch On Engine Hood/Bonnet

Unhook Bowden cable (1) from striker (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Striker

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Press catches (1) together.

Feed out release mechanism (2).

Installation: 

Make sure Bowden cable is in correct position in area (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Mechanism

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