Wire Lock Engine Hood

Wire lock engine hood

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Removing the mechanical cable





Remove:
- the 2 screws for the cover above the hood latch
- the cover.
Unhook the mechanical cable at the hood catch.




Remove the soundproofing panel on the driver's side in accordance with: Instrument panel lower Instrument Panel Lower.
Unhook the cable from the hood catch mechanism.





Remove:
- the battery. See: Battery Removal and Replacement
- the 3 M6 screws for the bottom of the battery box. Remove the battery box
- the connector
- the 2 clips securing the plastic cover in front of the power brake booster. Carefully fold the plastic cover forwards.

Note! Note the routing of the wire.

Remove the cable.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque, B5254T7 [1][2]Body and Frame.

Installing the mechanical cable
Insert the mechanical cable as noted previously.
Hook the mechanical cable into the hood catch and the hood catch control.

Install:
- the soundproofing panel on the driver's side. See: Instrument panel lower Instrument Panel Lower
- the 2 clips
- the bottom of the battery box
- the connector
- the 3 M6 screws. Tighten
- the battery. See: Battery Removal and Replacement
- the cover over the hood catch using the 2 screws.

Hint: Test the function before closing the hood.