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Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Bowden Cable (Convertible Top Compartment Lid)



51 25 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Bowden Cable (Convertible Top Compartment Lid)

Remove Bowden cable from convertible top compartment lid lock.
Remove lower section of side trim at rear.







Unlock protective cap (1) at lugs (2).







Lift Bowden cable (1) or (2) out of housing (3).
Lift Bowden cable core (4) or (6) out of mount (5).

Installation:
Bowden cable (1) is for left convertible top compartment lid lock.







Lift Bowden cable (1) or (2) out of guide (3).
For Bowden cable (2), release cable tie on wiring harness.
Feed Bowden cable (1) under plate (4).







Release cable tie (1) and expose Bowden cable (2).







Release cable tie (1) and expose Bowden cable (2).
Feed Bowden cable (2) through bore (3).







Lift Bowden cable (2) out of holder (1).
Lift out grommet (3) and remove Bowden cable (2).

Installation:
Fit grommet (3) correctly to prevent leakage.
Adjust Bowden cable for convertible top compartment lid.