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41 61 071 Removing And Installing/Replacing Hinge For Left Engine Compartment Lid (Active Pedestrian Protection) (X6 2015-2019)

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Adhere to the following 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!
Use suitable tool to support bonnet in the fully opened position.
Call on the assistance of a second person to remove the hinge.

For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (FRU number 41 61 071).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .

Remove GAS PRESSURE SPRING FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Remove ACTUATOR (active pedestrian protection)

Remove MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER .

Position suitable cloth under engine compartment lid without gaps.

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IMPORTANT: Secure engine compartment lid with a second person!
After nuts have been slackened no lateral forces must be exerted on the engine compartment lid!

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Installation note: 

ADJUST  hinge together with engine compartment lid.

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