41 61 543 Repairing Both Hinges For Engine Compartment Lid (Vehicles From 09/11)

WARNING:

Adhere to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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!

Use suitable tool to support engine compartment lid in the fully opened position. Risk of injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

The following new body parts are required :

Raise engine compartment lid.

Release screw (1) and remove lever (2).

Drill out blind rivets (3) on both sides of vehicle and remove damping elements.

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivets, Damping Elements, Lever And Screw

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IMPORTANT: Left-hand thread!

Release screw (1) and remove lever (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Lever And Screw

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Installation note:

Press back engine compartment lid to initial position. Support the engine compartment lid in the completely open position.

Fig 3: Pressing Engine Compartment Lid To Initial Position

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Installation note:

Position lever (2) in recess on engine compartment lid hinge and tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 9AZ .

Repeat procedure on right side of vehicle.

Tightening torque 41 61 10AZ .

Position damping elements (4). Anti-twist lock must engage in recess on hinge.

Mount blind rivet (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivets, Damping Elements, Lever And Screw

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