Removing upper cross connection

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Preliminary work

Unclip Bowden cable bracket (1) from the body.
Release lid (2) from snap-in lugs (3) and fold it up and to the front.

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

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Detach Bowden cable (1) on the upper cross connection.
Loosen screws (2).

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Loosen screws (1) and (2).

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Loosen screws (2).

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Carefully pull the bumper cover (1) slightly in a forward direction as shown.
Remove the expanding rivet (2).
Guide out and remove cross connection (3) upwards.

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