Install the Bowden cable for the front hood lock

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Incorrect routing of the Bowden cable for the hood lock .
Chafing of the coolant ventilation line, coolant loss and engine overheating .

Route the Bowden cable of the hood lock correctly under the lock bridge.
Hook Bowden cable in all clips.
Make sure that the Bowden cable has no contact with the coolant ventilation line.

Feed in Bowden cable (2).
Clip in the clutch housing for the Bowden cable (1) on the body.

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Attach the Bowden cable (3).
Close the cover (1) from the clutch housing for the Bowden cable (2).

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Clip in the clutch housing for the Bowden cable (1) on the body at the marked areas.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HOOD LOCK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HOOD LOCK .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .