41 61 000 Removing And Installing Engine Compartment Lid

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WARNING:

Risk of injury.

Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Removal of the engine compartment lid must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

IMPORTANT: These instructions only apply to vehicles without active pedestrian protection!
Observe separate procedure for vehicles with ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION !

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect all cable plug connections

NOTE: Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.

Detach gas-filled shock absorber on engine compartment lid (1).

Release nuts (2) and (3).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Gas-Filled Shock Absorber With Screws

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Remove engine compartment lid.

Installation note:

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

If this is not possible, adjust ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim

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