51 23 220 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for engine compartment lid at rear

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL FROM FOOTWELL A-PILLAR
Remove SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID SEAL MOUNTING

Unclip clutch housing Bowden cable (1) at marked points.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Clutch Housing Bowden Cable

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Lever out clutch housing cover (3) in direction of arrow and fold back.

Feed rear Bowden cable (2) out of sliding block (1) and clutch housing (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Housing, Cover And Rear Bowden Cable

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Footwell area, driver's side:

Lever Bowden cable (1) out of actuator for unlocking engine compartment lid (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Engine Compartment Lid

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Pull Bowden cable (1) out of bulkhead penetration (2).

Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is correctly laid.

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Bulkhead Penetration

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