Hood Lock Cable — Removal and Installation (BMW 3 Series E46)

Removal

1. The hood lock cable consists of three sections. The first section goes from the opening handle to the connector located on the right mudguard of the engine compartment (next to the windshield washer reservoir), the second section goes to the right lock, and the third section connects the left and right locks.

Cable between the opening handle and the connection

2. Open the driver's door and carefully remove the threshold trim.

3. Remove the portion of the door frame seal located opposite the side trim panel in the footwell area.

4. Remove the clips and remove the trim panel located above the pedals. After removing the panel, disconnect all electrical wiring connectors.

5. Remove the screw and remove the hood release handle.

6. Remove the screw and remove the side trim panel (Fig. 9.6).



7. Disconnect the cable from the handle.

8. Pull out (or push out) cable sheath through the bulkhead and remove the cable from the engine compartment.

9. Remove the cable connector housing from the mudguard. Open the housing and disconnect the cable and its sheath (Fig. 9.9).

Cable between connector and lock

10. Remove the connector from the mudguard. Open the connector and disconnect the cable and its sheath (see fig. 9.9).



11. Remove the hood lock located on the driver's side (see paragraph 10).

Cable connecting the hood locks

12. The procedure for removing this cable is part of the procedure for removing the hood locks (see paragraph 10).

Installation

13. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. In this case, it is necessary to correctly route the cable and secure it with all the clamps provided for this purpose. Before closing the hood, move the lock handle and make sure that the lock opens.