51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to passenger compartment)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks .
- Remove lower section of microfilter housing . See 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly
- Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar
Release screws (1).
Remove fixture (2) and feed out Bowden cable (3).
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.