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

MODEL 230.4 

Shown on Model 230.4 without code (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model 

Fig 1: Identifying Lever And Locking Lever
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  Open    
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 lever (1) to release engine hood    
2 Pull handle of safety hook (arrow) and open engine hood NOTES Do not fold windshield wiper arms toward front to prevent damaging the paint on the engine hood.  
  Move to upright position     
3 Actuate locking lever (2) on left engine hood hinge and raise engine hood to vertical position    
  Close     
4 Actuate locking lever (2) on left engine hood hinge and press down engine hood until locking lever (2) arrests.    
5 Completely close engine hood    
6 Check locking function of engine hood catch.