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

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Fig 1: Bowden Cable And Lever
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Release screws (1) on equipment carrier cover (2).

Feed out equipment carrier cover (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Screws And Carrier Cover
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Feed Bowden cable (1) in direction of arrow out of clip (2).

Fig 3: Bowden Cable And Clip
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Feed out Bowden cable (1) in direction of engine compartment.

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

Installation: 

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 4: Bowden Cable And Grommet
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Feed grommet (1) in direction of arrow out of bulkhead (2) and remove Bowden cable (3) towards front.

Installation: 

Check that grommet (1) is correctly seated

Lay Bowden cable (3) without kinks.

Fig 5: Bowden Cable, Bulkhead And Grommet
G04788637Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.