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51 23... Checking hood/bonnet locks

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove hood/bonnet locks . See 51 23 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT ACTIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK or 51 23 111 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT ACTIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK

Check hood/bonnet locks for damage; replace if necessary.

Test result	Solution
Retaining tabs (1) bent	Replace hood/bonnet lock
Spring (2) scratched or damaged	Replace hood/bonnet lock
Movable parts stiff	Replace hood/bonnet lock

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Spring

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