41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components!
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.

NOTE: Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

NOTE: Stop screw must not be damaged or missing. If necessary, replace engine compartment lid hinge.
The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the engine compartment lid!

Fig 1: Locating Stop Screw

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Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.

Engine compartment lid must be able to be moved.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws on body and slide hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Hinges Nuts

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Adjust engine compartment lid sideways and lengthways.

Strikers must snap into place in the locks.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Adjusting Sections

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Height adjustment at hinge

Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine compartment lid.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Fig 4: Adjusting Hinge Height

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Height adjustment at strikers

Adjust height by turning nut (1).

Height adjustment of engine hood/bonnet to side panel by means of STOP BUFFERS .

NOTE: The engine compartment lid is correctly adjusted in the front section by a combination of pulling the strikers and pressing the stop pads.
Incorrect adjustment results in either wobbling of the engine compartment lid or sluggish unlocking.

Fig 5: Adjusting Striker Height

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After setting

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front side panels.