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41 61 000 Engine Compartment Lid Removal And Installation

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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.
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!

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: During the following operation, secure engine compartment lid against closing.

Detach gas-filled shock absorber on engine compartment lid (1).

Slacken screws (2)

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

Fig 1: Detaching Gas-Filled Shock Absorber On Engine Compartment Lid
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NOTE: This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.

Remove engine compartment lid.

Installation note: 

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

If this is not possible, ADJUST ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .