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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect CABLE FOR HOOD/BONNET LOCKS
Remove LOWER SECTION OF MICROFILTER HOUSING
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Remove footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL on A-pillar

Release screws (1).

Remove fixture (2) and feed out Bowden cable (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable, Fixture And Screws

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Feed Bowden cable (1) out of grommet (2).

Carefully feed Bowden cable (1) with grommet (3) out of vehicle interior.

IMPORTANT: Make sure grommets (2 and 3) are correctly seated (water ingress).

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable Of Grommet

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