51 23 212 Removing and installing/replacing cable for engine compartment lock, front (in passenger compartment) (Cooper 4-door hatchback and Cooper 2-door hatchback, 2020-2023)

Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

Disengage cable (1) at lever (2).

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

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

Disengage cable (3).

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Version 1:

Detach cable (1) from holder (2).

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

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable:

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

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable:

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

NOTE: Make sure the traction (1) is positioned correctly, traction (1) runs over shock tower.

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Version 2 with shorter Bowden cable (RHD):

NOTE: Cable (1) must fit correctly in clamp (2).

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Attach cable (3).

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

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

Attach cable (1) on lever (2).

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Required reworking: