Remove the Bowden cable of the front hood locks
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVE THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT HOOD LOCK .
- Unclip Bowden cable bracket (1) from the body.
- Loosen lid (2) on retaining lugs (3) and fold up and to the front.
- Detach the Bowden cable (1).
- Remove Bowden cable bracket (2) together with Bowden cables.