51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine compartment locks (in engine compartment) (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove both engine compartment lid catches, front. Refer to 51 23 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK. (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV)  and 51 23 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK. (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV) .

REMOVAL: 

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

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

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

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

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INSTALLATION: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Carry out functional check with hood open.

Required reworking: 

• Install both engine compartment locks. Refer to 51 23 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK. (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV)  and 51 23 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK. (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV) .