Remove/install engine hood - AR88.40-P-3000GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Fig 1: Identifying Gas Pressure Strut & Screws

	Removing and installing
	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
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	Up to VIN A145272, X708318.	AR88.40-P-1000GH
		As of VIN A145273, X708319.	AR88.40-P-1000GI
2	Mark position of engine hood hinges on engine hood	Facilitates installation.
3.1	Remove gas strut (2)	Secure engine hood with helper to avoid damage. As of VIN A145273, X708319.	AR88.40-P-3010GH
4	Remove screws (1)	Installation:  Paint screws.	*BA88.40-P-1001-01C
5	Remove engine hood	Use helper to avoid damage. Set down on suitable surface.
6	Install in the reverse order	Align engine hood on engine hood hinges at markings made previously.
7	Check alignment of engine hood	If necessary:↓ Adjust engine hood	AR88.40-P-3020GH

Engine hood