51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing pull cable for hood/bonnet locks at front

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CROSS-MEMBER UPPER SECTION
Remove hood/bonnet locks. See REPLACING LEFT LOCK and REPLACING RIGHT LOCK

Lever coupler (2) out of front panel, open and lever out Bowden cable.

Release Bowden cable (1) from holder (3).

Remove Bowden cable (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable With Holders And Coupler

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