41 00... AFGS Active Pedestrian Protection Procedure After Accident
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The AFGS system consists of the following components:
- Satellites (control unit + sensor)
- Sensors, inside, bumper trim, left/middle/right
- ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
- Cables and connectors
- Engine compartment lid hinges
- Actuator
- Engine compartment lid hinge
- Engine compartment lid catch
- Catch, engine compartment lid
- Catch, upper section (striker)
In case of a frontal or side collision in the area of the engine compartment lid and/or the A-pillars, check the following components:
Satellites (control unit + sensor)
- Procedure
- Read fault memory
- Disconnect battery and observe waiting period
- Rectify faults
- Reconnect battery and observe waiting period
- Delete fault memory
- Turn off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no consumers may be switched on during this period such as e.g. interior lights, radio, etc.)
- Switch on ignition.
- Clear fault memory and if necessary rectify faults
Cables and connectors
- Procedure
- Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.
Procedure if AFGS was activated
Engine compartment lid hinges
- Replace actuators. See REPLACING ACTUATOR (VEHICLES UP TO 09/2011) or REPLACING ACTUATOR (VEHICLES FROM 09/2011) .
- CHECK BOTH HINGES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY
- Vehicles from 09/2011:
If hinges are OK, repair hinges with REPAIR KIT .
Engine compartment lid catch
- Replace both engine compartment lid catches. See REPLACING LEFT ACTIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK and REPLACING RIGHT ACTIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK .
- Check the top sections of the catch and replace if necessary.
Procedure if AFGS was not activated
Engine compartment lid hinges
- Check BOTH HINGES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID and replace if necessary
- Only if the hinges are faulty, replace the actuator. See REPLACING ACTUATOR (VEHICLES UP TO 09/2011) or REPLACING ACTUATOR (VEHICLES FROM 09/2011) .
Engine compartment lid catch
- Check BOTH ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID CATCHES and replace if necessary.
- Check the top section of the catch and replace if necessary.