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Genuine BMW 323is Hood Cable

Hood Release Cable
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  • Diagram for BMW 323is Hood Cable - 51231977391
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    Part Number: 51231977391
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Cable, Release Cable, Release Wire
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 1998-1999 BMW 323is | Coupe(E36)

BMW 323is Hood Cable

The BMW 323is Hood Cable effortlessly releases the hood, allowing you to access the engine compartment with ease. Constructed with braided steel, this Hood Cable is resistant to heat, road grime, and vibration. It is also known to be a long-term reliable part in all 323is coupe years. Regardless of whether your car employs the early single line or later split setup, the Hood Cable runs from the lever to the twin latch junction, allowing both catches to release at the same time. The two-point disengagement feature enhances safety as it does not allow the hood to bounce open at high speeds. The owners laud the component for maintaining the great diligence for which BMW 323is is known and driving performance mainly due to easy access to oil for timely checking and topping up of the fluids and inspecting the belts. This piece fits every year of the 323is and uses BMW factory latch geometry and lever dimensions. The Hood Cable features inner strands that resist stretching and a slippery sheath that reduces friction. As a result, a light fingertip pull activates the latch release, even after years of service. Since the mechanism itself is purely mechanical, a new Hood Cable also reduces battery dependency during emergencies. Although it may not seem like a significant benefit, having less reliance on the battery during a roadside repair helps during engine bay access. This small component helps efficiency by reducing service time and allowing the 323is to maintain its lively acceleration and solid fuel numbers. In crash scenarios, an uncompromised Hood Cable allows the rescue team to open the hood quickly. This has been cited during safety audits and is one reason the BMW community trusts the design. The installation remains simple. Later guides from BMW let you change sections easily. The Hood Cable is protected from rainwater by precise grommets, and the tight jacket of the Hood Cable prevents grit from chewing up the strands. If you want the real BMW feel, swapping out a tired unit restores the crisp click the 323is was born with.

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