51 23 212 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to locks)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove engine hood locks on left and right, see 51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine hood lock

Lever out cover (1) from clutch (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Lever out Bowden cable (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Cover, Clutch And Bowden Cable

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Unclip cable for engine hood locks (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow and feed out of front panel.

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) on cable for engine hood locks (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches And Engine Hood Locks

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