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

51 23 211 - Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to passenger compartment)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect cable for hood/bonnet locks Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Hood/Bonnet Lock
- Remove lower section of microfilter housing Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Microfilter Housing Lower Section
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly 51 45 185 Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel For Pedals
- Remove footwell side trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, on A-pillar, Left on A-pillar





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.