41 61 071 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid (Active Pedestrian Protection) (Vehicles From 09/2011)

WARNING: Adhere to the following SAFETY INFORMATION so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator.
The BATTERY EARTH LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the hinge or engine compartment lid!
Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

Remove GAS PROP FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Remove ACTUATOR

Position suitable cloth under engine compartment lid without gaps.

Fig 1: Identifying Cloth Position In Engine Compartment Lid

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IMPORTANT: After screws have been slackened no lateral forces must be exerted on the engine compartment lid!
Secure engine compartment lid with a second person.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Hinge Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Identifying Hinge And Screws

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