51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left engine hood lock

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/2006)
Remove front air duct, see 51 11 770 Removing and installing/replacing left or right deformation element for front bumper

NOTE: Engine hood lock (2) shown without attachment parts for purposes of clarity.

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

Fig 1: Bowden Cable And Engine Hood Lock

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Release screws (1) and remove engine hood lock (2) at an angle towards front.

Fig 2: Screws And Engine Hood Lock

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