41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid (For Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection AFGS)

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WARNING: Danger of injury! The battery earth lead must be clamped off on vehicles with AFGS active pedestrian protection!

NOTE: BODY GAP DIMENSIONS specified serve as the basis for the adjusting procedure.

Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient. Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Necessary preliminary tasks: Disconnect battery negative lead.

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

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Slacken screws (1) of hinges on left and right. Engine compartment lid must be able to be moved.

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NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release screws of engine compartment lid hinge on body and move hinge.

Height adjustment at hinge: Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine compartment lid.

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Height adjustment at strikers: Adjust height to front panel by turning nut (1). Height adjustment of engine compartment lid to side panel by means of stop pad.

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NOTE: The strikers must snap into place in locks! 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.

Adjust transition of engine compartment lid to side wall by means of buffers (1) and (2).

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After setting:

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque. Tightening torques, see 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front side panels.