51 23... Checking Hood/Bonnet Locks

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove hood/bonnet locks. See REPLACING LEFT ACTIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK and REPLACING RIGHT ACTIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Spring

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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