41 61 071 Left Engine Compartment Lid Hinge Removal And Installation Or Replacing (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).

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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