51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left hood/bonnet lock

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION 
• Partially drain and top up coolant

Unclip coupling (1) from side panel.

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

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

Fig 3: Locating Transverse Reinforcement Mounting Screws

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Unlock coolant hose (1) from radiator (2) and detach.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hose And Radiator

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 23 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock Screws

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Feed out hood/bonnet lock (1) through opening (2) towards rear.

Fig 6: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock And Opening

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) in direction of arrow from engine hood lock (2).

Fig 7: Disengaging Bowden Cable From Engine Hood Lock

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