51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing engine compartment lid lock on left (up to 08/2008)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID SEAL MOUNTING  in work area.

Slacken screws (1) on connection (2). Tightening torque 51 61 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Lock Connection And Screws

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Release screws (2) on engine compartment lid lock (1).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Lock And Screws

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Disconnect Bowden cable (1).

Remove engine compartment lid lock (2) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Lock And Bowden Cable

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