Removal and installation of engine hood lock - ra88001400320x(0320)

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Model 140

Fig 1: Locating Engine Hood Bolts

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Fig 2: Identifying Engine Hood Lock

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Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hood Lock

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Fig 4: Locating Engine Hood Lock Slacken Bolts

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Engine hood	open.
Bolts (arrows) on the engine hood locks and radiator cross member	unscrew.
Radiator cross member (15)	remove.
Right-hand engine hood lock	remove and unhook engine hood control cable.
Left-hand engine hood lock	remove and unhook engine hood control cable.
Engine hood locks (11 and 12)	install without any stress, 10 Nm, whilst attaching the engine hood control cable.
Adjustment of left- and right-hand upper part of engine hood lock	check, adjust if required (88-302, sections B and C).
Engine hood locks (11 and 12)	lubricate with MB-lubricant Paste, part number 000 989 31 51.