41 61 071 Removing And Installing/Replacing Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid (Active Pedestrian Protection) (From 09/ 2011)

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WARNING: 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.

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

Remove GAS PROP FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Remove ACTUATOR

Position suitable cloth under engine compartment lid without gaps.

Fig 1: Positioning Suitable Cloth Under Engine Compartment Lid

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IMPORTANT: After screws have been slackened no lateral forces must be exerted on the engine compartment lid. Secure engine compartment lid with a second person.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws (1 Of 2)

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws (2 Of 2)

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