41 61 000 Removing And Installing Hood/Bonnet
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Read contents of Body, General . Refer to 41 0 Contents Of Body, General .
IMPORTANT:
E92, E93, E82, E88 only:
These instructions only apply to vehicles without active pedestrian protection!
Observe separate procedure for vehicles with active pedestrian protection !
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect all cable plug connections
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, see 41 61 1AZ in 41 61 ENGINE BONNET/HOOD .
NOTE:
This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.
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 . Refer to 41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Bonnet/Hood .