51 23 400 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Actuator (Active Pedestrian Protection)

WARNING: Adhere to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator. The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or engine compartment lid! Do not exert any force on the actuator. Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove COWL PANEL COVER .

Lever out clip (1).

Release screws (2) and remove cavity sealing (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Clip, Screws, And Cavity Sealing

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release bolt (2) and remove actuator (3).

Tightening torque: 7, 6 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Actuator, Bolt, And Connector

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