41 61 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid

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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.

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

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IMPORTANT: After nuts 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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Identifying Hinge Screws

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