41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid: Notes

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

NOTE: Stop screw must not be damaged or missing. If necessary, replace engine compartment lid hinge.

The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the engine compartment lid!

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Screw

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

Engine compartment lid must be able to be moved.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

NOTE: If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws on body and slide hinge. (Refer to HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AT HINGE )

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts Of Hinges On Left And Right

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Adjust engine compartment lid sideways and lengthways.

Strikers must snap into place in the locks.

Fig 3: Identifying Strikers Snap Position

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