Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove front INTAKE DUCT

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

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

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

NOTE: The operation "Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks" ends here.

Fig 1: Identifying Coupling, Cover And Bowden Cable

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Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Bumper Trim

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Release Bowden cable (1) from holder (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Holder

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Carefully pull bumper trim (2) forwards and feed out hood/bonnet lock (3) with cable.

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Trim, Screws And Hood/Bonnet Lock

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