Remove/install engine hood lock - AR88.40-P-3200V

MODEL 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Lock Components

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	Remove/Install
1	Open engine hood	Installation:  Before closing the engine hood check for proper function: When the engine hood is open lock engine hood locks with screwdriver and then unlock engine hood locks with engine hood release lever.	AR88.40-P-1000V
2	Unclip distributor housing (2) from longitudinal member
3	Unscrew bolts (3)		*BA88.40-P-1003-01A
4	Remove engine hood lock (1) from front end (4) until release cable (5) is accessible
5	Press spring clip (6) in direction of arrow and unhook release cable (5) from engine hood lock (1)
6	Take off hood lock (1)
7	Install in the reverse order

ENGINE HOOD

Number	Designation		Model 171
BA88.40-P-1003-01A	Screw on engine hood catch	Nm	8