41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid (Vehicles Without Active Pedestrian Protection)

IMPORTANT: These instructions apply only to vehicles without active pedestrian protection !
Observe separate procedure for vehicles with ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION !

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components!
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

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

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Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.

Tightening torque: 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws on body and slide hinge (refer to "Height adjustment at hinge" below).

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Adjust engine compartment lid sideways and lengthways.

Strikers must snap into place in engine compartment lid catch.

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Height adjustment at hinge:

Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine compartment lid.

Tightening torque: 41 61 2AZ .

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Height adjustment at strikers:

Unclip the anti-twist lock (1).

Adjust height by turning the striker (2).

Height adjustment of engine compartment lid to side panel by means of STOP PAD .

NOTE: 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 bonnet or sluggish unlocking.

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After Installation note:

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front side panels.