51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to passenger compartment)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 21 other vehicles, including the 2013 BMW 328xi, 2013 BMW 328i, 2012 BMW 328xi, 2012 BMW 328i, and 2011 BMW 328xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove footwell side trim panel
Remove Lower Section Of Microfilter Housing On Left .

Disengage Bowden cable (1) from release lever (2) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Bowden Cable, Release Lever And Removal Direction

G04752663

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release expander rivet (1) and nut (2).

Feed out water channel (3) towards top.

Installation:

Make sure water channel (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Expander Rivet, Nut And Water Channel

G04752664

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Feed out Bowden cable (1) in direction of engine compartment.

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

IMPORTANT: Grommet (2) must not be damaged.

Check that grommet (2) is correctly seated (water ingress).

Fig 3: Bowden Cable, Grommet And Removal Direction

G04752665

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

Lever out cover (2) at coupling (1).

Lever Bowden cable (3) out of coupling (1) and remove.

Fig 4: Coupling, Bowden Cable And Cover

G04752650

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.