51 23 212 Removing and installing/replacing cable for engine compartment lock, front (in passenger compartment)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LEFT COWL PANEL COVER 
• Remove FOOTWELL TRIM ON LEFT A-PILLAR 

Removal: 

Disengage cable (1) at lever (2).

If necessary, detach the traction (1) from the clips to the bulkhead.

Fig 1: Cable And Lever

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Lift and open the clutch (1) from the door lock support (2).

Disengage cable (3).

Fig 2: Lock Support, Coupling And Cable

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Version 1: 

Detach cable (1) from holder (2).

Feed out cable (1) with grommet (3) out of bulkhead.

Fig 3: Grommet, Cable And Holder

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable: 

Feed out cable (1) with grommet (2) out of bulkhead.

Fig 4: Cable And Grommet

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Installation: 

Version 1: 

Feed in cable (1) with grommet (3) into bulkhead.

Attach cable (1) in holder (2).

Fig 5: Grommet, Cable And Holder

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Ensure grommet (3) is correctly fitted on bulkhead.

Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable: 

Feed in cable (1) with grommet (2) into bulkhead.

Fig 6: Cable And Grommet

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable (RHD): 

Fig 7: Cable And Clamp

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Attach cable (3).

Clip in and close the clutch (1) into the door lock support (2).

Fig 8: Lock Support, Coupling And Cable

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If necessary, attach the traction (1) from the clips to the bulkhead.

Attach cable (1) on lever (2).

Fig 9: Cable And Lever

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