Remove Left Engine Compartment Lid Hinge

Prerequisite 

• Vehicle doesn't have active pedestrian protection.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE JET CHAIN PARTIALLY .
• Refer to REMOVE HOOD .
• Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .

• Open the lock (1) at top and detach the gas pressure spring (2).

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• Unclip the cable clip (1).
• Release screws (2) and take off hood hinge (3).

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