Remove the Bowden cable of the front hood locks

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Preliminary work

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.

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Detach the Bowden cable (1).
Remove Bowden cable bracket (2) together with Bowden cables.

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