51 23 213 Removing and installing/replacing cable for hood/bonnet lock (to interior)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disengage Bowden cable (1) from release lever (2) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Bowden Cable

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Release holder (1).

Release catches (3) and remove right cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder, Catches And Cover

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Release expander rivet (1) and nut (2).

Feed out water channel (3) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Expander Rivet And Water Channel

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Feed out Bowden cable (1) in direction of engine compartment.

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

IMPORTANT: Grommet (2) must not be damaged.
Check that grommet (2) is correctly seated (water ingress).

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Grommet

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Lever out cover (1) from coupler (2) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Cover, Clutch And Bowden Cable

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