41 61 050 Remove And Install/Replace Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid, Left Or Right

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

Position suitable cloth under engine compartment lid without gaps.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Gaps

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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 .

REMOVE GAS PRESSURE SPRING

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Nuts

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Installation note:

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid Height

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