41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

NOTE: Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Carry over schematic diagram to vehicle type.

NOTE: Stop screw must not be damaged or missing. If necessary, replace engine compartment lid hinge.

The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the engine compartment lid!

Fig 1: Locating Stop Screw

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Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.

Engine compartment lid must be able to be moved.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws of engine compartment lid hinge on body and move hinge.

Fig 2: Identifying Hinge Nuts

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Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Strikers must snap into place in the locks.

Adjust engine compartment lid laterally and in longitudinal direction.

Fig 3: Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid

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Height adjustment at hinge:

Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine compartment lid.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Schematic picture representation.

Fig 4: Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid Height At Hinge

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Height adjustment at strikers:

Adjust height by turning nut (1).

Height adjustment of engine compartment lid to side panel by means of STOP PAD .

NOTE: The engine compartment lid is correctly adjusted in the front section by a combination of pulling the strikers and pressing the stop pads.

Incorrect adjustment results in either wobbling of the engine compartment lid or sluggish unlocking.

Fig 5: Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid Height At Strikers

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If an adjustment is necessary, remove the FRONT DECORATIVE GRILLE .

Do not loosen nut (1).

Adjust the engine compartment lid by turning the spacers (2) on both sides.

Fig 6: Identifying Nut And Spacer

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After Installation note:

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front side panels.