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Originally Posted by Seany
For anyone reading this in Ireland or the UK... I regularly read the content on this site and it is incredibly useful. This is perhaps my first chance to contribute something.
My X5 is an E53, 2002 Model, 3.0d Sport Auto.
My bonnet cable snapped at the handle, like literally at the rear of the handle.
I'm not sure if our models are different because they're Right hand drive, but this was one of the simplest jobs I've ever had to do to my car. There have been plenty of wearisome others!
To replace that section of the cable, the part number you need is: 51238402614. I got it from Keary's in Cork for €32.
No. 10 in the drawing here:
RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0d ENGINE HOOD/MOUNTING PARTS
To replace it:
1: Remove the old handle by pulling off the removeable trim panel by the handle. Then undo the Handle and mechanism using a 1/4" Drive, deep 8mm socket.
2: Grab the protruding bit of cable using a Vise grips and pull it to open the bonnet. If there's none protruding, skin it back to expose some. |
My hood cable snapped today right next to the handle. I wanted to remove the footrest / plastic cover to grab the end of the cable with pliers, but how for the love of God do you remove that thing.
( I removed two bolts, one screw, and the paneling below the steering wheel, but it seems the metal plate underneath is still preventing it me to pull it out. Am I missing something....if I keep going I will take the whole car apart, and this thing will be still in place.
