51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid

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Special tools required:

51 2 160
51 2 240

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage.
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

If necessary, open engine compartment lid.

NOTE: Graphic shows F01.

Remove BALL SOCKET (1).

Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).

Fig 1: Removing Gas Pressure Spring

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NOTE: On the F25, use special tool 51 2 160 instead of 51 2 240.

Push special tool 51 2 240 over gas pressure spring (1).

Clip ball socket of special tool 51 2 240 onto ball stud (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Special Tool (51 2 240) Over Gas Pressure Spring And Clipping Ball Socket Of Special Tool Onto Ball Stud

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