41 61 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid (Vehicles From 09/2011)

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WARNING: Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.

IMPORTANT: Observe separate procedure for vehicles with ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GAS PROP for engine compartment lid

Position suitable cloth under engine compartment lid without gaps.

Fig 1: Positioning Cloth Under Engine Compartment Lid Without Gaps

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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 41 61 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Mounting Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Hinge And Screws

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