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Remove/install control cable for engine hood - AR88.40-P-3100GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Illustrated up to VIN A145272, X708318 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Control Cable, Grommet & Clips
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing and installing    
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position Up to VIN A145272, X708318. AR88.40-P-1000GH 
As of VINA145273, X708319. AR88.40-P-1000GI 
2.1 Remove upper frame cross member Only up to VIN A145272, X708318 AR62.30-P-2300GH
2.2 Remove engine hood lock Only as of VIN A145273, X708319. AR88.40-P-3200GI 
3.1 Unhook engine hood control cable from clip at bottom of radiator cross member Only as of VIN A145273, X708319.  
4 Remove cover from fuse and relay box IMPORTANT 5 screws.  
5 Unhook clips (1) from body    
6 Remove left cover below instrument panel Left hand drive vehicle. AR68.10-P-1500GH
Vehicles with right-hand steering up to VINA145272, X708318. AR68.10-P-1520GH
Vehicles with right-hand steering as of VINA145273, X708319. AR68.10-P-1520GI
7 Remove paneling in left footwell   AR68.30-P-4010GH
8 Unhook engine hood control cable at side at clip in footwell    
9 Remove rubber grommet (2) from fuse and relay box    
10 Pull out engine hood control cable (3) through firewall on engine side and remove IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that engine hood control cable is routed cleanly along fuse and relay box.  
11 Install in the reverse order