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

MODEL 216, 221 

Illustrated on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Remove clips (3) and lift sound deadening mat (2) at bottom    
2 Remove expansion clips (7)    
3 Unscrew nuts (6) from bottom engine hood cover (5)    
4 Unclip lower engine hood cover (5) and put down in engine compartment with lines still attached    
5 Unclip AAC sun sensors (4 in total) (B32/2), expose wiring harness (8) and lay down in engine compartment    
6 Unscrew nut (9) on left and right engine hood hinge (10) and remove engine hood (1). IMPORTANT Use an assistant to secure the engine hood (1).
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Repair paint damage on nuts (9) whit corresponding touch-up paint pen.
 
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Adjust engine hood (1)   AR88.40-P-3020SX 
9 Check windshield washer system for proper function, adjust windshield washer nozzles if necessary.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Windshield wipers, windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system - function check AP82.30-P-8252SX