The present invention relates to a mounting element 1 for a bowden cable 50, particularly for the automotive engineering, comprising a mounting body 10 with a at least partially circumferential mounting slot 13, wherein the mounting slot 13 can be brought into engagement with an essentially U-shaped seat 3 within a support structure by sliding; a latching element 20, for latching the mounting body 10 with the support structure 2, wherein the latching element 20 comprises a displaceable latch 30, a spring 25 and a latching housing 21, which is open at opposed sides; wherein the latch 30 comprises a snap element 35, so that the latch 30 is latchable with the latching housing 21 by insertion of the latch 30 into the latching housing 21.