51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left hood lock
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Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.
Lever out cover (2) at coupling (1).
Lever cable (3) out of coupling (1).
NOTE:
The operation "Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks" ends here.
Release screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Carefully pull bumper (2) forwards and feed out hood/bonnet lock (3) with cable.
For tightening torque refer to 51 23 2AZ in 51 23 HOOD/BONNET LOCKS.
Disengage cable (1) from hood/bonnet lock (2).
When replacing cable for hood/bonnet locks:
Feed cable (1) out of front wall.