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

MODEL 209 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Components

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	Remove/install
	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	Remove air inlet grille (2) from engine hood (5).		AR88.40-P-3001Q
2	Mark installation position of engine hood (5)	On engine hood hinges.
3	Pry off retainer (3) and unhook gas pressure strut.	Secure engine hood with aid of second person to prevent injury by accident.
4	Unscrew screws (6) from engine hood		*BA88.40-P-1001-01A
5	Remove engine hood and lay down on suitable subsurface.	Avoid damaging paint.
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform seam sealing before painting engine hood (5).	Perform only when replacing engine hood (5). See Paintwork Manual
8	Adjusting engine hood		AR88.40-P-3020Q

ENGINE HOOD

Number	Designation		Model 209
BA88.40-P-1001-01A	Screw on engine hood	NM	8