Removing and installing/replacing pull cable for hood/bonnet locks at front (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left/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.

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

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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 version 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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