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51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing pull cable for hood/hood locks at front (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unclip clutch housing Bowden cable (1) at marked points.

Installation note: 

Clips must not be damaged.

To open up clutch housing cover, lever up cover (2) in direction of arrow.

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Feed rear Bowden cable (2) out of holder (1) and clutch housing (3).

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NOTE: Depending on the version, two variants of the Bowden cable are possible.
Version 1:  Bowden cable rear intake silencer housing

Version 2:  Longer Bowden cable stored in the cross member

Version 1: 

Release Bowden cable (1) on holder (2).

Feed out Bowden cable (1).

Replacement: 

If a longer Bowden cable (1) installed, the Bowden cable must be installed as described in Option 2.

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Version 2: 

Release Bowden cable (1) on holder (2).

Feed out Bowden cable (1).

NOTE: When converting from version 1 to version 2, the holder (2) must be retrofitted.
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