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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.
Fig 1: Hood/Bonnet Lock Coupling, Cover And Cable
G04752650Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Screws
G04752443Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Fig 3: Screws, Bumper And Hood/Bonnet Lock
G04752657Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disengage cable (1) from hood/bonnet lock (2).

When replacing cable for hood/bonnet locks: 

Feed cable (1) out of front wall.

Fig 4: Cable And Hood/Bonnet Lock
G04752658Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.