Latch operating cable - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Fox (5Z)

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• Arrange correct sealing bellows seating in order to avoid leakage.
• Pass operating cable through bonnet latch (11); in this case, the operating cable bushing must be completely pushed into clamp (8). Tighten fastening screw (9) to 3 Nm.
• In order to adjust operating cable, operating lever (7) must be completely pressed forward and then fastening screw (10) must be tightened in bonnet latch (11) to 3 Nm.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Disengage control unit for on-board electrical system J519and its support. Disengage relay plate and put it aside; afterwards, remove the three screws fastening the support to the relay plate.
2. Remove lower windscreen lining.
3. Release the fastening screw (10) from the bonnet latch (11) and, if necessary, straighten the operating cable tip (2).
4. Release fastening screw (9) from clamp (8) and pull operating cable off.
5. Remove fastening screws (6) from operating lever (7) and disengage operating lever from side wall.

6. Pull operating lever operating cable cover (2) out of seating in support (arrow A) and remove cable.
7. Turn operating cable (arrow B) and remove it from seating in operating lever.
8. Loosen sealing bellows (1) and (3) from fastening clamps (4) on the side of the partition wall and operating cable (2).
9. Pull operating cable (2) in direction of engine compartment.
10. Place the sealing bellows (1) and (3) onto the new operating cable. [Note: Arrange correct sealing bellows seating in order to avoid leakage.]
11. Pass operating cable through bonnet latch (11); in this case, the operating cable bushing must be completely pushed into clamp (8). Tighten fastening screw (9) to 3 Nm. — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
12. In order to adjust operating cable, operating lever (7) must be completely pressed forward and then fastening screw (10) must be tightened in bonnet latch (11) to 3 Nm. — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
13. Check whether latch activation and opening mechanism operation is OK. Lastly, fold remaining cable tip.

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