4161000 Removing And Installing Hood/Bonnet

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: For the following work step, secure the engine hood against falling closed.

Disconnect gas-pressure damper from engine hood (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.

Fig 1: Identifying Gas-Pressure Damper With Screws

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Remove hood lid.

Installation:

Install engine hood at screw locations to on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

If this is not possible, ADJUST ENGINE HOOD .