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

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove LEFT WINDSHIELD 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: Detaching Traction From Clips

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

Disengage cable (3).

Fig 2: Removing Coupling From Lock Carrier

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Version 1: 

Detach cable (1) from holder (2).

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

Fig 3: Feeding Out Cable With Grommet Out Of Bulkhead

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable: 

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

Fig 4: Feeding Out Cable With Grommet Out Of Bulkhead

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Installation: 

Version 1: 

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

Attach cable (1) in holder (2).

Ensure grommet (3) is correctly fitted on bulkhead.

Fig 5: Feeding Out Cable With Grommet Out Of Bulkhead

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable: 

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

Fig 6: Feeding Out Cable With Grommet Out Of Bulkhead

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable (RHD): 

Fig 7: Feeding Cable With Grommet Into Bulkhead (Version 2 With Shorter Bowden Cable)

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Attach cable (3).

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

Fig 8: Removing Coupling From Lock Carrier

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

Attach cable (1) on lever (2).

Fig 9: Detaching Traction From Clips

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Required reworking: 

• Attach LEFT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER 
• Install FOOTWELL TRIM ON LEFT A-PILLAR