41 61 571 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid, (For Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection AFGS)

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WARNING:

Risk of injury.

Adhere to SAFETY INFORMATION so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator.

The BATTERY EARTH LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the hinge or engine compartment lid!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .

Remove ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Remove gasket (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Gasket

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Fig 2: Identifying Actuator, Plug Connection And Bolt

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release bolt (2) and remove actuator (3).

Tightening torque 41 61 4AZ .

Release screws (4) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

Installation note:

Adjust HINGE together with engine compartment lid.