Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair

WM 551019 Removing and installing release for front lid

Removing release for front lid









1. Remove front side section trim panel -> 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim panel - section on "Removing" 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim.
2. Release insulating mat.
2.1. Unclip fastening clips -2- ( -arrow A- ) and push insulating mat -1- aside ( -arrow B- ).









3. Unclip rear section of cable for front lid lock.
3.1. Unclip rear section of cable for front lid lock -3- at the fastening clips -4- ( -arrows C- ).





4. Remove actuating mechanism for front lid.
4.1. Undo fastening screws -6-.





4.2. Pull actuating mechanism for front lid -5- up out of the body ( -arrow D- ).





4.3. Unclip rear section of cable for front lid lock -3- at the actuating mechanism for the front lid -5- ( -arrow E- ) and disengage the ball head -7- ( -arrow F- ).





4.4. Remove actuating mechanism for front lid -5-.






Installing release for front lid









1. Install actuating mechanism for front lid.
1.1. Engage ball head -7- ( -arrow A- ) and clip in rear section of cable for front lid lock -3- at the actuating mechanism for the front lid -5- ( -arrow B- ).





1.2. Insert actuating mechanism for front lid -5- into the body ( -arrow C- ).





1.3. Screw in -6- fastening screws.





2. Clip in rear section of cable for front lid lock.
2.1. Clip in rear section of cable for front lid lock -3- at the fastening clips -4- ( -arrows D- ).





3. Secure insulating mat.
3.1. Swivel insulating mat -1- back ( -arrow E- ) and clip in fastening clips -2- ( -arrow F- ).









4. Install front side section trim panel -> 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim panel - section on "Installing" 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim.