Removal and installation of engine hood - ra88001400300x(0300)

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Model 140

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Washer Nozzles

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Fig 2: Removing Engine Hood Lock

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Fig 3: Locating Contact Plate

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Fig 4: Identifying Water Hose And Bind Cord

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Fig 5: Locating Engine Hood Bolt

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Fig 6: Locating Dowel

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Engine hood (5)	open and lock in the vertical position.
Left and right fender in rear upper area	apply adhesive tape and put on fender protection.
Washer nozzles (1)	remove (3 pieces), by using tool to remove dowel (arrows).
Contact plate (2)	unclip and detach plug connectors (3 pieces).
Electric cable on the left side of engine hood	unclip (1 clip).
Water hose (3) on right engine hood hinge	unclip and remove from engine hood, prior to this bind cord (4) on left of cable harness and guide the cord.
Bolts (arrows) on engine hood hinge	unscrew, 10 Nm. Remove engine hood (5) with help of second mechanic and place on a suitable base. Avoid damage to paint!
Reinstall	in opposite order.
Adjustment of engine hood	check, correct adjustment if required (88-302).

Special tool

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (140 589 18 63 00 86)

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