41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

NOTE: Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.

Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.

Engine compartment lid must be able to be moved.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release retaining screws of engine compartment lid hinge on body and move hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts Of Hinges On Left And Right

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Strikers must snap into place in the locks.

Adjust engine compartment lid.

NOTE: HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT of engine compartment lid to side wall by means of stop pads.

Fig 2: Identifying Height Adjustment Portion Of Engine Compartment Lid To Side Wall

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NOTE: Adjust the height of the engine compartment lid to the front bumper by turning the nuts (1) on the strikers.

Fig 3: Adjusting Height Of Engine Compartment Lid To Front Bumper

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If an adjustment is necessary, remove the FRONT DECORATIVE GRILLE .

Do not loosen nut (2).

Adjust the engine compartment lid by turning the spacers (1) on both sides.

Fig 4: Identifying Spacers And Nut

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After setting

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front side panels.