(Moving the hood to the service position)
Precondition
Engine compartment lid is open.
CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support the hood/tailgate in the fully open position using a suitable device.
- Lift the clamp (3) slightly in arrow direction with a screwdriver.
- Lift off ball socket (1) from ball hub (2).
- Repeat the operation on the other side of vehicle.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
- Remove the support of the hood and open the hood further.
- Place special tool 0 493 200 (51 2 160) or 0 493 647 (51 2 170) or 0 494 787 (51 0 040) (3) over the gas pressure spring (1).
- Place special tool on the ball hub (2) and engage using force.
- Repeat the operation on the other side of vehicle.