41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid: Notes

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IMPORTANT: The BATTERY EARTH LEAD must be clamped off on vehicles with AFGS active pedestrian protection!
Do not damage adjoining body components!
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.

NOTE: Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

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 adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws on body and slide hinge. (Refer to operation: HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AT HINGE )

Fig 2: Identifying Hinges Nuts

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Adjust engine compartment lid sideways and lengthways.

Strikers must snap into place in the locks.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Hood/Bonnet Adjustment Area

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