51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left engine compartment lid lock

Release screw (1).

Feed out expansion tank (2) and lay to one side.

Release screws (4) and feed out engine compartment lid lock (3).

Tightening torque 51 23 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Tank, Engine Compartment Lid Lock, And Screws

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Engine Compartment Lid Lock

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