51 23 100 Removing and installing/renewing right bonnet lock

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Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock Coupling, Cover And Cable

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Lever out expander rivets on transverse reinforcement. Press lock (1) and raise intake duct (2). Detach intake duct (2) from air filter housing in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Intake Duct From Air Filter Housing

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Unclip Bowden cable (1) from holder (2) on transverse reinforcement.

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Holder

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Release screws on left and right sides of transverse reinforcement (1). Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ . Remove transverse reinforcement (1).

Fig 4: Locating Transverse Reinforcement Mounting Screws

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NOTE: Illustration shows A/C lines and module carrier cover removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Feed out hood/bonnet lock (2) through opening (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock, Opening And Bolts

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Disconnect plug connection (1), unclip plug and cable from body.

Disengage Bowden cable (1) in direction of arrow from hood/bonnet lock (3).

Replacement:

Remove SWITCH (4) .

Fig 6: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock, Plug Connection, Bowden Cable And Switch

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