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

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove TOP CONNECTION

Removal: 

Open end cover (1) in front left wheel arch by turning counterclockwise.

Fig 1: Opening End Cover Into Front Left Wheel Arch

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Feed out lock (2).

Detach cable (1) and remove lock.

Fig 3: Detaching Cable

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Installation: 

Attach cable (1).

Feed in lock (2).

Fig 4: Detaching Cable

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Connect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Close end cover (1) in front left wheel arch by turning clockwise.

Fig 6: Opening End Cover Into Front Left Wheel Arch

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Required reworking: 

• Install TOP CONNECTION