41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Bonnet/Hood

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Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Minor corrections (rework) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

NOTE: Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
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Check stop screw of bonnet hinge on left and right.

NOTE: Pressure spring of stop screw must not be damaged or missing, replace hood/bonnet hinge if necessary.

The stop screw is preset at the factory and must not be used for adjustment!

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Loosen screws (1) and (2) on left and right hinges.

Hood lid must be able to be moved.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

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NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release retaining screws of engine hood hinge on body and move hinge.
Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Adjust height to front panel by turning nut (1).

NOTE: Arrester hooks must snap into place in locks!

The engine hood/bonnet is correctly adjusted in the front area by a combination of pulling the arrester hooks and pressing the stop buffers.

Adjust BUMP STOPS .

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Adjust transition of hood/bonnet to side panel by means of buffers (1) and (2).

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IMPORTANT: Check function of arrester hook.

After installation