41 61 543 Repairing Both Bonnet Hinges

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!
Use suitable tool to support bonnet in the fully opened position. Risk of injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

Following new body parts are required:

Bonnet hinge repair kit consisting of:
Spring
Lever
Bolt

Fig 1: Bonnet Hinge Repair Kit Spring, Lever And Bolt
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Open bonnet and support in the fully opened position with a suitable device.

Release screw (1) and remove lever (2).

Fig 2: Screw And Lever

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Attention!

Left-hand thread!

Release screw (1) and remove lever (2).

Fig 3: Screw And Lever

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Installation note:

Insert springs (1) in levers (2) for left and right sides.

Fig 4: Springs, Left And Right Side Levers

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Installation note:

Check that fitted position of lever (1) is correct.

Position lever (1) in recess on bonnet hinge and tighten bolt (1).

Tightening torque: 41 61 3AZ .

Repeat procedure on right side of vehicle.

Tightening torque: 41 61 4AZ .

Fig 5: Bonnet Hinge Lever And Bolt

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