51 23 201 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism for retaining hook on engine compartment lid

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Screw connection only:

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

Unhook Bowden cables (4) from release element (3).

Remove release element (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid, Bowden Cables, Release Element And Screw

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Riveting:

Drill off blind rivets (1).

Unhook Bowden cables (2) from release element (3).

Remove release element (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cables, Release Element And Blind Rivets

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