51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left engine compartment lid catch (from 08/2008): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR CONNECTION .

Release remaining screws (1) on engine compartment lid catch (2).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Raise engine compartment lid catch (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Lock And Screws

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Engine compartment lid catch with microswitch:

Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from catch carrier.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Catch Plug Connection

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Pull back retaining spring from release lever (1).

Feed Bowden cable (2) out of release lever (1) and catch carrier (3).

Remove engine compartment lid catch.

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable, Release Lever And Catch Carrier

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