51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (with storage compartment)
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove grille for air inlet/heating on left/right. Refer to 51 13 077 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GRILLE FOR AIR INLET/HEATING .
- Remove right entrance cover strip. Refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP (INSIDE) .
- Disconnect Bowden cable from hood/bonnet lock. Refer to 51 23 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE HOOD/BONNET LOCK and 51 23 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT ENGINE HOOD/BONNET LOCK .
W11 engine:
- Remove intake filter housing.
W10 and W17 engines:
- Remove battery cover.
Version with storage compartment:
- Remove right glovebox. Refer to 51 16 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM STORAGE TRAY (PASSENGER SIDE) .
Version with glovebox:
- Remove right glovebox. Refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX .
Disconnect Bowden cables (2) from release lever (1).
Installation:
Lay Bowden cables (2) without kinks and correctly through bore (3).
Disconnect Bowden cable (2) on left/right from holders (1).
Feed Bowden cable (2) on left out of bore (3).
Installation:
Lay Bowden cable (2) without kinks.
Bowden Cable For Left Hood/Bonnet Lock, Left side:
Disconnect Bowden cable (1) from holder (2).
Installation:
Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.
3 Bore.
Bowden Cable For Left Hood/Bonnet Lock, Right Side:
Unscrew nuts (1).
Carefully pull bulkhead cover (2) forwards.
Disconnect Bowden cable (1) from holder (2).
Installation:
Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.
3) Bore.
Feed Bowden cable (2) out of bore (3).
Feed Bowden cables (1 and 2) out of bore (4).
Installation:
Lay Bowden cables (1 and 2) without kinks.