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).

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

Fig 1: Cover, Bowden Cable & Coupling

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

Fig 2: Screws On Bumper Trim

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

Fig 3: Bowden Cable Holder Locations

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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: 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: Front Wall, Hood/Bonnet Lock & Cable

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