51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to passenger compartment)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove microfilter air duct, refer to 64 31 031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH)
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, refer to 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT

Lever connecting element (1) out of side panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Element

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Open connecting element (1) and disengage Bowden cable (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Bowden Cable

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NOTE: The scope of work "Disconnecting Bowden cable at connection point" ends here.

Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Removing Fixture And Feeding Out Bowden Cable

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Remove fixture (2) and feed out Bowden cable (3).

Feed Bowden cable (1) out of grommet (2).

Fig 4: Removing Bowden Cable

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Carefully feed Bowden cable (1) with grommet (3) out of vehicle interior.

IMPORTANT: Make sure grommets (2 and 3) are correctly seated (water ingress).

Installation:

Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.