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

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WARNING: Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.
IMPORTANT: These instructions only apply to vehicles without active pedestrian protection! 
Observe separate procedure for vehicles with ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION !
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.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

REMOVE GAS PRESSURE SPRING

Fig 1: Identifying Hinges Nuts
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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

ADJUST  hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 2: Adjusting Hinge
G08505717Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.