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41 61 071 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid (Active Pedestrian Protection) (Up To 09/ 2011)

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WARNING: Adhere to 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.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the hinge, it is absolutely essential after installing to remove the retaining screws (1) fitted on the new hinge.
If the retaining screws are not removed after installation, active pedestrian protection will not function.
Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Screws
G06890690Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

Remove ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID 

Remove ACTUATOR 

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphic shows holder for actuator and gas pressure spring removed.

Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

ADJUST  hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 2: Adjusting Hinge
G06890691Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.