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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove front INTAKE DUCT for applicable engine.

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

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

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

NOTE: The operation "Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks" ends here.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable, Cover, And Coupling

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim Screws

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

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Holders

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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 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 Hood Lock, Front Wall, And Cable

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