51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing pull cable for hood/bonnet locks at front

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove the engine compartment lid catch on the left and right . See 51 23 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK or 51 23 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK

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.

Fig 1: Removing Clutch Housing Bowden Cable

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable, Holder And Clutch Housing

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