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Open engine hood, move to upright position and close - AR88.40-P-1000P

MODEL 203 

Fig 1: Opening Engine Hood, Move To Upright Position And Close
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Shown on model 203.076 /276 

Fig 2: Opening Engine Hood, Move To Upright Position And Close (Shown On Model 203.076 /276)
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  Open     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by touching parts which conduct high voltages Do not touch parts which conduct high voltages. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must not carry work out on the ignition system AS15.10-Z-0001-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/ rear-end door 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 Pull release lever (1) in driver footwell to release engine hood    
2.1 Pull handle (2) out of radiator paneling to stop and position engine hood to normal position (3a) NOTES Do not lift on handle (2) as this may cause damage
Model 203 except model 203.076 /276
 
2.2 Press handle (4) on engine hood and move engine hood to normal position (3a) Model 203.076/ 276  
  Move to upright position     
3 Press red pushbutton and move engine hood to upright position (3b) until red pushbutton on gas pressure strut engages IMPORTANT The red pushbutton must engage completely.  
  Close     
4 Slightly lift engine hood, press red pushbutton and lower engine hood to normal position (3a) until pushbutton engages. NOTES Press red pushbutton. If this is not observed, the engine hood can be moved nearly to the normal position posing a hazard of damaging the gasfilled spring strut.  
5 Close engine hood IMPORTANT After closing the engine hood, check whether it locks properly; for this purpose, pull engine hood upward with a jerk.