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

Only on vehicles with N63 or N55 engine:

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

Lever out cover (2) at coupling (1).

Lever the cable (3) out of the coupling (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Coupling, Cover And Cable

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: Add-on parts are shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Feed out engine compartment lock (1) via aperture (2) towards the rear.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Compartment Lock And Aperture

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NOTE: Add-on parts are shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Unhook Bowden cable (1) from engine compartment lock (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Disengaging Bowden Cable From Engine Compartment Lid Lock

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