Removing From Release Mechanism To Separating Coupling

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Disconnect cable for front lid at the release mechanism.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable For Lid Release
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1. 1.1. Unclip guide tube at the release mechanism and swivel the cable out -A- .
2. 1.2. Guide cable out of the mounting -B- .
Loosen release mechanism for front lid.
1. 2.1. Swivel release mechanism down and out.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Release Mechanism
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Pull out expansion rivets -1- and swivel insulating mat -2- aside.

Fig 3: Identifying Expansion Rivets And Swivel Insulating Mat
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Unclip cable -3- from the fixing clips -2- .

Fig 4: Identifying Cable From Fixing Clips
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Disconnect cable at the separating coupling.
1. 5.1. Unclip separating coupling from the body.
2. 5.2. Pull cable for lid lock -6- out of the separating coupling -5- .
  
  Fig 5: Pulling Cable For Lid Lock
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3. 5.3. Open separating coupling.
  
  Fig 6: Opening Separating Coupling
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4. 5.4. Remove cable from the mounting.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Cable From Mounting
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Pull complete cable out towards the separating coupling.