51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine compartment lid lock

Necessary preliminary work (F23 and F33 only): 

• Remove right front-end strut

Release screws (1) and feed out engine compartment lid lock (2).

Tightening torque 51 23 1AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Lock And Screw

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Unclip grommet (1).

Unhook Bowden cable (2) from engine compartment lid lock (3).

Fig 2: Removing Bowden Cable From Engine Compartment Lid Lock

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