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41 61 014 Adjusting Hood

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 BODY 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 operation: Height adjustment at hinge)
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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 .

G15357146Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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. Refer to ADJUSTING/REPLACING BUMP STOPS REP-REP-RAGRP51-5123X01B - V.22 (2' SERIES COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE MODELS, 2017-2021) .

NOTE: The engine compartment lid is correctly adjusted in the front section by a combination of pulling the strikers and pressing the stop pads.
G15357147Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Incorrect adjustment results in either wobbling of the hood or sluggish unlocking.
IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After Installation note: 



WARNING: Danger of injury!
The BATTERY EARTH LEAD must be disconnected on vehicles with active pedestrian protection!

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

The BODY 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: 

Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD .

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.

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

G15357148Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

NOTE: If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws on body and slide hinge. (See operation: Height adjustment at hinge)
G15357149Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Adjust engine compartment lid sideways and lengthways.

Strikers must snap into place in engine compartment lid catch.

G15357150Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Height adjustment at hinge: 

Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine compartment lid.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

NOTE: For better understanding; the active pedestrian protection is shown here without actuator.
G15357151Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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. Refer to ADJUSTING/REPLACING BUMP STOPS REP-REP-RAGRP51-5123X01B - V.22 (2' SERIES COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE MODELS, 2017-2021) .

NOTE: The engine compartment lid is correctly adjusted in the front section by a combination of pulling the strikers and pressing the stop pads.
G15357152Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Incorrect adjustment results in either wobbling of the hood or sluggish unlocking.

IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

After Installation note: 

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