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Adjust engine hood - AR88.40-P-3020E

MODEL 202 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Components Adjustments - MODEL 202
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  Adjustment in longitudinal and vertical directions     
1 Open engine hood   AR88.40-P-1000E 
2 Loosen bolts (1) on engine hood hinge and adjust engine hood IMPORTANT For slight longitudinal and height adjustment
For larger range of adjustment, see steps 4 - 10
 
3 Tighten bolt (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.40-P-1001-01A 
4 Move engine hood to upright position   AR88.40-P-1000E 
5 Remove gas-operated strut (12) IMPORTANT For this purpose, lift retainer (13)  
6 Close engine hood DANGER Gas-operated strut removed AR88.40-P-1000E 
7 Remove fender liner in front fender   AR88.10-P-1300E 
8 Loosen nut (3) from engine hood hinge (2) IMPORTANT Gas-operated strut removed  
9 Adjust the engine hood so that the front edges of the front fenders are flush with the engine hood and the top edges are in alignment IMPORTANT If a larger range of adjustment is needed, loosen engine hood catch top section, adjust and tighten *BA88.40-P-1004-01A 
10 Tighten nuts (3) on engine hood hinge (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.40-P-1002-01A 
11 Adjust the height of the stop buffer (4) so that the top edges of the front fenders and engine hood are flush IMPORTANT If required, shim engine hood catch top section; if necessary ↓
position radiator crossmember (10) higher/lower on strut (10)
 
12 Install gas-operated strut (12)    
  Adjustment in transverse direction     
13 Loosen bolts (6) on engine hood catch upper section (7)    
14 Adjust gaps on left and right SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT Gap around hoods, doors, and lids ↓
Fig 2
    Model 202.01/02/12 AR60.00-P-0700-01E
    Model 202.07/08/18 AR60.00-P-0700-01EA
15 Align engine hood catch upper section (7) centered with engine hood catch in longitudinal and transverse direction and tighten TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.40-P-1004-01A 
16 Install fender liner in front fender   AR88.10-P-1300E 
17 Check safety hook for proper function IMPORTANT For this purpose, close engine hood, unlock and check arrest on radiator crossmember.  
18 Close engine hood, check for proper function   AR88.40-P-1000E 
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES, GAP DIMENSIONS AT HOODS, DOORS AND COVERS

Number Designation Model 202.01/02/033/ 12/13 Model 202.07/08/093 /18/19
BE60.00-P-1001-01A Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 5.0 (± 0.5) 5.0 (± 0.5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "R" mm - -
Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "O" mm - -
Radiator grill to headlamp Dimension "N" mm - -
Fig. see AR60.00-P-0700-01E AR60.00-P-0700-01EA
TORQUE SPECIFICATION ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 202
BA88.40-P-1001-01A Bolt on engine hood Nm 12
BA88.40-P-1002-01A Nuts on hood hinge Nm 10
BA88.40-P-1004-01A Bolt, engine hood catch upper section Nm 10

Special tools 

Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
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