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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 MINI Cooper Paceman, 2015 MINI Cooper Paceman, 2014 MINI Cooper Paceman, and 2013 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release screw (1).

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

Release screws (4) and feed out hood/bonnet lock (3).

Tightening torque 51 23 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Tank, Hood/Bonnet Lock And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Engine Compartment Lid Lock

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.