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

MODEL 164

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Components - Shown On Model 164.1

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Shown on model 164.1

	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
	Open engine hood
1	Pull lever (1) in left side of footwell to unlock the engine hood (2)	Engine hood (2) pops open, if necessary slight lift engine hood.
2	Pull handle (3) out of radiator grille as far as the stop and open engine hood	Do not lift on handle (3). The windshield wiper arms must not be folded forward.
	Move to upright position
3	Press red release button (4) on gas-operated strut and position engine hood (2) upright.
	Close engine hood
4	Press red release button (4) on gas-operated strut and lower engine hood (2) until it is positioned at an angle.
5	Close engine hood (2)	Place hands only on front edges of engine hood (2).
6	Pull engine hood (2) upward with a jerk to check locking function of engine hood lock.