41 61 010 Engine Compartment Lid Removal And Installation (Active Pedestrian Protection AFGS)

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WARNING:

Danger of injury!

The BATTERY EARTH LEAD must be clamped off on vehicles with AFGS active pedestrian protection!

IMPORTANT:

Adhere to the following safety information so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator:

- Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

- Removal of the engine compartment lid must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

Follow instructions on ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .

Release GAS PRESSURE SPRING on engine compartment lid.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove engine compartment lid.

Installation note:

Install engine compartment lid at screw locations to on hinge.

Tightening torque: 15 Nm.

If necessary, ADJUST ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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