51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left hood/bonnet lock

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

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

Lever 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).

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim Screws

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Release screws (1).

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

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper, 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.

Fig 4: Identifying Hood Lock Cable

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