51 23 215 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front hood/bonnet locks (in engine compartment) on right and left
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove both engine compartment lid catches. See REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK and REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HOOD/BONNET LOCK .
Unclip coupling (1) from lock carrier (2).
Open coupling (1) and disengage cable (3).
If necessary, release cable (4) from retainers at lock carrier (2).
Feed out coupling (1) with cable (4).