Install Hood

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.

Position the hood on the hood hinge. Note the existing impressions of the nuts (1) and (2).
Support the hood.

Install the nuts (1) and (2) and tighten them.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bonnet
Nut M8
	Tightening torque	19 Nm

Slowly close the hood and check for bodywork contact, repositioning the hood if necessary.

Fig 1: Hood, Bonnet Nuts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING JET CHAIN PARTIALLY .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS