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

Necessary preliminary Work (F23 and F33 only): 

• Remove left front-end strut

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

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and feed out engine compartment lid lock (3).

Tightening torque 51 23 1AZ .

Fig 1: Detaching Plug Connection From Catch Carrier

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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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