Open engine hood, move to upright position, close - AR88.40-P-1000GI
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273, 163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319, 163.113/128/157/174/175
| Hazard from touching parts which conduct high voltages | Do no touch parts conducting high voltages. Persons with electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must not work on the ignition system. | AS15.10-Z-0001-01A | |
| Risk of injury to fingers being jammed or squeezed when removing and installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or sliding roof. | When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts. | AS00.00-Z-0011-01A | |
| Setting up | |||
| 1 | Pull lever (1) in left side of footwell to unlock the engine hood (2) | ||
| 2 | Pull handle (3) out of radiator grille as far as the stop and open engine hood | ||
| 3 | Remove gas-operated struts (4) from top of engine hood (2), move engine hood (2) to vertical position and install gas-operated struts on engine hood in the lower position (arrow) | AR88.40-P-3010GH | |
| Opening | |||
| 4 | Remove gas-operated struts (4) from top of engine hood (2), move engine hood (2) down slightly and install gas-operated struts on engine hood in the upper position | AR88.40-P-3010GH | |
| 5 | Pull down engine hood (2) against the force of the gas-operated struts (4) | ||
| 6 | Close engine hood (2) | ||
| 7 | Pull engine hood firmly upwards to check the latching function of the engine hood lock |