Removing Release For Front Lid

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Lid

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Side Section Trim Panel

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Remove front side section trim panel → Removing front side section trim .
Release insulating mat.
1. 2.1. Unclip fastening clips -2- (-arrow A-) and push insulating mat -1- aside (-arrow B-).
  
  Fig 3: Pushing Insulating Mat
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  Fig 4: Removing Fastening Clips
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Unclip rear section of cable for front lid lock.
1. 3.1. Unclip rear section of cable for front lid lock -3- at the fastening clips -4- (-arrows C-).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rear Section Of Cable For Front Lid Lock And Fastening Clips
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Remove actuating mechanism for front lid.
1. 4.1. Undo fastening screws -6- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fastening Screws
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2. 4.2. Pull actuating mechanism for front lid -5- up out of the body (-arrow D-).
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Actuating Mechanism For Front Lid
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3. 4.3. Unclip rear section of cable for front lid lock -3- at the actuating mechanism for the front lid -5- (-arrow E-) and disengage the ball head -7- (-arrow F-).
  
  Fig 8: Removing Rear Section Of Cable
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4. 4.4. Remove actuating mechanism for front lid -5- .
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Actuating Mechanism For Front Lid
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