41 61 071 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Hinge Engine Compartment Lid (Active Pedestrian Protection, AFGS)

WARNING: Adhere to the following 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 tasks:

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 Cloth Under Engine Compartment Lid

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

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 41 61 1AZ .

Fig 2: Engine Compartment Lid Nuts

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque: 41 61 2AZ .

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Engine Compartment Lid Hinge And Screws

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