LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mini >> 2012 >> Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3616 (Restraints - Repair) >> Airbag Generator/Airbag Unit For Pass >> 51 23... Checking hood/bonnet locks
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

51 23... Checking hood/bonnet locks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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
G06890686Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.