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

MODEL 220, 215 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood With Adjusting Nut And Bolts
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Fig 2: Identifying Hinge, Bolts And Stop Buffers
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  Adjust     
1 Remove spiral spring (10)    
2 Remove engine hood catch upper section (3)    
3 Position engine hood (1) on stop buffer (8, 9)    
4 Check engine hood fit (1) to front fender and adjust stop buffer (89) if necessary IMPORTANT Adjust height of stop buffer (8, 9); stop buffer (8) can additionally be adjusted in the transverse direction
NOTES The engine hood (1) should not distort to side with stop buffer (8)
IMPORTANT Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
 
    Model 220 AR60.00-P-0700-01M
    Model 215 AR60.00-P-0700-01N
5 Loosen bolts (7) on engine hood hinge and adjust engine hood (6) SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
Fig 3
    Model 220 AR60.00-P-0700-01M
    Model 215 AR60.00-P-0700-01N
6 Tighten bolts (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine hood hinge on engine hood *BA88.40-P-1001-01D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Hood hinge to body *BA88.40-P-1002-01D 
7 Install engine hood catch upper section (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.40-P-1003-01D 
8 Adjust height of bracket (5) on engine hood catch upper section (3) with adjustment nut (4) SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT The closed engine hood (1) should only be tensioned slightly in the area of the engine hood catch upper section (3)
IMPORTANT Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
Fig 3
    Model 220 AR60.00-P-0700-01M
    Model 215 AR60.00-P-0700-01N
9 Install spiral spring (10)    
10 Check whether engine hood catch catches properly by closing engine hood and pulling upward with a jerk. IMPORTANT Engine hood (1) should fall automatically into the engine hood catch from a height of 100 - 130 mm (measured above fender tip) and lock.  
11 Release engine hood and ensure that safety hook catches on radiator cross member IMPORTANT At least 9 mm of the red arrow on the release lever should be visible.  
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES, GAP DIMENSIONS AT HOODS, DOORS AND COVERS

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220.0/1
BE60.00-P-1001-01A Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4.5 (±1) 4.5 (±1)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "R" mm - -
Engine hood and radiator grille Dimension "O" mm - -
Radiator grille to headlamp Dimension "N" mm - -
Fig., see AR60.00-P-0700-01N AR60.00-P-0700-01M
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES, GAP DIMENSIONS AT HOODS, DOORS AND COVERS

Number Designation Model 220.875/878
BE60.00-P-1001-01A Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4.5 (±1)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "R" mm -
Engine hood and radiator grille Dimension "O" mm -
Radiator grille to headlamp Dimension "N" mm -
Fig., see AR60.00-P-0700-01M
TORQUE SPECIFICATION ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220
BA88.40-P-1001-01D Bolt, engine hood hinge to engine hood Nm 8 8
BA88.40-P-1002-01D Bolt, engine hood hinge to body Nm 8 8
BA88.40-P-1003-01D Bolt, upper section of engine hood catch Nm 8 8

Special tools 

Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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