Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
WM 551419 Removing and installing cable for front lid lock
Removing front section of cable, emergency release cable, and rear section of cable
Removing front section of cable for front lid lock
Information
The lower part of the lock does not have to be removed from the lock support to facilitate the removal of the front section of the cable for the front lid lock.
1. Remove front lock lower part -> 551719 Removing and installing front lock lower part - section on "Removing" 551719 Removing and Installing Lower Part of Lock (Front).
2. Unclip front section of cable for front lid lock.
2.1. Release front section of cable for front lid lock -1- ( -Arrow A- ) and swivel it out ( -Arrow B- ).
3. Disengage ball head and remove front section of cable for front lid lock.
3.1. Disengage ball head -2- ( -Arrow C- ) and remove front section of cable for front lid lock -1- ( -Arrow D- ).
Removing emergency release cable
Information
The lower part of the lock does not have to be removed from the lock support to facilitate the removal of the front section of the cable for the front lid lock.
1. Remove front lock lower part -> 551719 Removing and installing front lock lower part - section on "Removing" 551719 Removing and Installing Lower Part of Lock (Front).
2. Unclip emergency release cable.
2.1. Release emergency release cable -1- ( -Arrow A- ) and swivel it out ( -Arrow B- ).
3. Disengage ball head and remove emergency release cable.
3.1. Disengage ball head -2- ( -Arrow C- ) and remove emergency release cable -1- ( -Arrow D- ).
Removing rear section of cable for front lid lock
1. Remove release for front lid -> 551019 Removing and installing release for front lid - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
2. Remove front cover (engine compartment) on left -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Removing" 700219 Removing and installing front trim (engine compartment).
3. Remove cowl panel cover -> 664419 Removing and installing cowl panel cover - section on "Removing" Service and Repair.
4. Disconnect cable for front lid lock.
4.1. Unclip the connection piece -1- from the body ( -arrow A- ).
4.2. Release locking lugs -2- ( -arrows B- ).
4.3. Open the cover -3- at the connection piece -1- ( -arrow C- ) and disengage the front section of the cable for the front lid lock -4- ( -arrow D- ).
5. Remove rear section of cable for front lid lock.
5.1. Pull rubber sleeves -5- and -6- out of the body ( -arrow E- and -arrow F- ).
5.2. Pull rear section of cable for front lid lock -7- out of the body ( -arrow G- ).
Removing rear section of cable, emergency release cable, and front section of cable
Installing rear section of cable for front lid lock
1. Install rear section of cable for front lid lock.
1.1. Insert rear section of cable for front lid lock -7- into the body ( -arrow A- ).
1.2. Fit rubber sleeves -5- and -6- to the body ( -arrow B- and -arrow C- ).
2. Connect cable for front lid lock.
2.1. Engage front section of cable for front lid lock -4- ( -arrow D- ) and close lid -3- at connection piece -1- ( -arrow E- ) until the locking lugs -2- engage audibly.
2.2. Clip the connection piece -1- to the body ( -arrow F- ).
3. Fit cowl panel cover -> 664419 Removing and installing cowl panel cover - section on "Installing" Service and Repair.
4. Install front cover (engine compartment) on left -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Installing" 700219 Removing and installing front trim (engine compartment).
5. Install release for front lid -> 551019 Removing and installing release for front lid - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
Installing emergency release cable
1. Insert emergency release cable and engage ball head.
1.1. Insert emergency release cable -1- ( -Arrow A- ) and engage ball head -2- ( -Arrow B- ).
2. Clip in emergency release cable.
2.1. Swivel in emergency release cable -1- and press into place ( -Arrow C- ) until the locking lug ( -arrow- ) engages audibly.
3. Install front lock lower part -> 551719 Removing and installing front lock lower part - section on "Installing" 551719 Removing and Installing Lower Part of Lock (Front).
Installing front section of cable for front lid lock
1. Insert front section of cable for front lid lock and engage ball head.
1.1. Insert front section of cable for front lid lock -1- ( -Arrow A- ) and engage ball head -2- ( -Arrow B- ).
2. Clip in front section of cable for front lid lock.
2.1. Swivel in front section of cable for front lid lock -1- and press into place ( -Arrow C- ) until the locking lug ( -arrow- ) engages audibly.
3. Install front lock lower part -> 551719 Removing and installing front lock lower part - section on "Installing" 551719 Removing and Installing Lower Part of Lock (Front).