51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine hood/bonnet lock

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front intake duct

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

Lever out cover (2) at coupling (1).

Lever Bowden cable (3) out of coupling (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable, Coupling And Cover

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Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim And Screws

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Release Bowden cable (1) from holder (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Holder

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Carefully pull bumper trim (2) forwards and feed out hood/bonnet lock (3) with cable.

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Trim, Hood/Bonnet Lock And Screws

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Disengage cable (1) from hood/bonnet lock (2).

When replacing cable for hood/bonnet locks: 

Feed cable (1) out of front wall (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Feed Cable And Front Wall

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