Bring front compartment lid in the service position
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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 hub (2) .
- Repeat the step 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) or 0 493 647 (51 2 170) or 0 494 787 (51 0 040) (3) over gas pressure spring (1) .
- Place special tool on the ball hub (2) and engage using force.
- Repeat the step on the other side of vehicle.