41 61 000 Engine Compartment Lid Removal And Installation

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Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect all cable plug connections

IMPORTANT: For the following work step, secure the engine hood against falling closed.

Disconnect gas-pressure damper from engine hood (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque.

NOTE: This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.

Fig 1: Gas-Pressure Damper From Engine Hood

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Remove hood lid.

Installation:

Install engine hood at screw locations to on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

If this is not possible, Adjust Engine Hood .