Removing And Installing/replacing Cable For Front Engine Hood Locks (To Passenger Compartment)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove microfilter air duct Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Microfilter Air Duct
- Remove footwell side trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, on A-Pillar, Left on A-pillar





Lever connecting element (1) out of side panel (2).





Open connecting element (1) and disengage Bowden cable (2).

Note:
The scope of work "Disconnecting Bowden cable at connection point" ends here.





Release screws (1).
Remove fixture (2) and feed out Bowden cable (3).





Feed Bowden cable (1) out of grommet (2).
Carefully feed Bowden cable (1) with grommet (3) out of vehicle interior.

Important!
Make sure grommets (2 and 3) are correctly seated (water ingress).

Installation:
Lay Bowden cable (1) without kinks.