51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left engine compartment lid lock

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove SERVICE FLAPS, LEFT AND RIGHT

Slacken screws (1) and release screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 61 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Slacken Screws

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Pull back retaining spring from release lever (1).

Feed Bowden cable (2) out of release lever (1) and lock carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Lever, Bowden Cable And Carrier

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Engine compartment lid catch with microswitch:

Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from catch carrier.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Detaching Plug Connection

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

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws On Engine Compartment Lid Lock

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Push engine compartment lid lock (1) inwards until lock carrier (2) can be raised at the rear (see dashed line in illustration).

Fig 5: Pushing Engine Compartment Lid Lock

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Lift out engine compartment lid lock (1) at rear.

If necessary, feed out cable from microswitch for anti-theft alarm system.

Remove engine compartment lid lock (1).

Fig 6: Removing Engine Compartment Lid Lock

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