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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID SEAL MOUNTING in work area.

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

NOTE: Component does not have to be removed.

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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