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.
- Lift off 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 support and open the hood further.
- Push special tool 2 353 020 (3) over gas pressure spring (1) .
- Place special tool on the ball pin (2) and engage using force.
- Repeat the operation on the other side of vehicle.