Removing and installing engine hood lock - AR88.40-P-3200GH

MODEL 163.136/154/172 up to 31.8.99 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Lock Components

	Removal, installation
1	Open engine hood and position upright	Up to 08.99	AR88.40-P-1000GH
		As of 09.99	AR88.40-P-1000GI
2	Unscrew screws (1) and remove upper section of engine hood lock (2) upward		*BA88.40-P-1003-01C
3	Remove release lever on inside of vehicle and unhook engine hood cable from lever
4	Unhook engine hood cable from bottom section of engine hood lock (2)	Pull engine hood cable out slightly. Press holder (3) on engine hood cable carefully off engine hood lock.
5	Remove bottom section of engine hood lock (2)	Installation:  Ensure that engine hood cable is routed carefully.
6	Unscrew screws (4) and remove upper section of engine hood lock (5)	Mark installation position of upper section of engine hood lock on engine hood.	*BA88.40-P-1004-01C
7	Install in opposite order
8	Lubricate engine hood lock		AP88.40-P-8821GH
9	Check for proper function
10	Check safety hook for proper function	For this purpose, close engine hood, release and check arrest on radiator cross member
11	Check engine hood fit	If necessary ↓ Adjust engine hood	AR88.40-P-3020GH

Engine hood

Number	Designation		Model 163
BA88.40-P-1003-01C	Screw for engine hook lock on radiator cross member	Nm	12
BA88.40-P-1004-01C	Screw for engine hood lock upper section on engine hood	Nm	12