Bring front compartment lid in the service position
Precondition
Engine compartment lid is open.
CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.
- Lift clamp (3) slightly using a screwdriver, in the direction of the arrow.
- Loosen ball socket (1) from ball pin (2) .
- Repeat the operation on the other side of vehicle.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person. - Remove the hood bracket and open the hood further.
- Push special tool 0 493 200 (51 2 160)(3) over gas spring (1) .
- Attach special tool 0 493 200 (51 2 160)(3) to the ball pin (2) and engage with force.
- Repeat the operation on the other side of vehicle.