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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove both engine compartment lid catches. See REMOVING RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK and REMOVING LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK .

REMOVAL:

Unclip deflection (1) from lock support (2).

Fig 1: Lock Support And Deflection

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Unclip coupling (1) from lock support (2).

Open coupling (1) and disengage cable (3).

Release cable with coupling (1) from retaining clips and feed out.

Fig 2: Lock Support, Coupling And Cable

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INSTALLATION:

Feed in cable with coupling (1) and attach in retaining clips.

Clip in coupling (1) into lock support (2).

Attach cable (3) and close coupling (1).

Fig 3: Lock Support, Coupling And Cable

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Unclip coupling (1) from lock support (2).

Open coupling (1) and disengage cable (3).

Release cable with coupling (1) from retaining clips and feed out.

Fig 4: Lock Support, Coupling And Cable

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Carry out function check with engine compartment lid open.