Remove/install engine hood hinge - AR88.40-P-3060GH

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

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Hinge & Fasteners

	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
1.1	Remove engine hood	Only when both engine hood hinges are removed.	AR88.40-P-3000GH
1.2	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	Remove cover on air intake		AR83.25-P-1405GH
3	Remove rubber cover from engine hood hinge	Installation:  Replace rubber cover.
4	Cut joint seal along engine hood hinge so that hinge can be moved	Installation:  Replace seam sealing. Paint sealant after curing.	*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A
5	Mark installation position of engine hood hinge (2)	Facilitates installation.
6.1	Remove gas strut	As of VIN A145273, X708319. Danger of breaking!  Do not remove the retainer otherwise the preload will be lost.	AR88.40-P-3010GH
7	Remove screws (1)	Support engine hood at rear to prevent damage.	*BA88.40-P-1001-01C
8	Unscrew nuts (3)		*BA88.40-P-1002-01C
9	Remove engine hood hinge (2)	Installation:  Align engine hood hinge at marks made previously.
10	Install in the reverse order
11	Check alignment of engine hood	If necessary: ↓ Adjust engine hood	AR88.40-P-3020GH

Engine hood

Number	Designation		Model 163
BA88.40-P-1001-01C	Screw for engine hood hinge on engine hood	Nm	10
BA88.40-P-1002-01C	Nut for engine hood hinge on body	Nm	18

Repair materials

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A	Sealant	A 001 989 63 20