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51 23 400 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Actuator (Active Pedestrian Protection, Not Deployed), Vehicles Up To 09/2011: Notes

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WARNING: Adhere to the following SAFETY INFORMATION so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator.
The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or engine compartment lid!
Do not exert any force on the actuator.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT: After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed!
The retaining screws are required as aids to fitting the actuator.
If the retaining screws are not removed after the actuator has been installed, active pedestrian protection will not function.
Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Retaining Screws
G08505728Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Actuator procedure not activated: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

NOTE: When the actuators have not activated, the front flap and gas pressure springs do not have to be removed.