41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid

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

Do not damage adjoining body components.

Minor corrections (rework) are permitted if the existing range of adjustments are not sufficient.

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.

Check stop screw of engine compartment lid hinge on left and right.

NOTE: Compression spring of stop screw must not be damaged or missing, replace engine compartment lid hinge if necessary.

The stop screw is preset at the factory and must not be used for adjustment!

Fig 1: Identifying Bonnet Hinge Screw

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Loosen screws (1) and (2) on left and right hinges.

Engine compartment lid lid must be able to be moved.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release retaining screws of engine compartment lid hinge on body and move hinge.
Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Hinge Screws

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Adjust height to front panel by turning nut (1).

NOTE: The strikers must snap into place in locks!

The engine compartment lid is correctly adjusted in the front section by a combination of pulling the strikers and pressing the stop pads.

Adjust STOP PADS .

Fig 3: Adjusting Stop Pads

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Adjust transition of engine compartment lid to side wall by means of buffers (1) and (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Buffers

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After setting:

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front side panels.