41 51... Front Side Door Hinge Bushing Replacement (Door Removed)

Special tools required: 

• 41 1 150
• 41 1 151
• 41 1 152

Set of special tools 41 1 150 comprises:

Bush 41 1 151

Screw 41 1 152

Fig 1: Identifying Bush And Screw

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Cut off hinge bushing in area (1) with chisel.

Drive out remainder of hinge bushing with punch.

Fig 2: Identifying Hinge Bushing Area

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Insert screw 41 1 152 with new hinge bushing (2) into hinge.

Screw bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (3) pointing upwards onto screw 41 1 152 .

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until taper (1) borders hinge bushing.

Unscrew bushing 41 1 151 again.

Fig 3: Turning Bushing

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Twist bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (1) onto screw 41 1 152 .

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until gap dimensions (2) are identical.

Fig 4: Twisting Bushing (41 1 151)

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