Masking when painting engine hood - AR98.00-P-0200-03SX

Work procedure shown on model 221 

1. Open engine hood.
2. Remove Mercedes star (1).
3. Remove vent grille (2).
   Fig 1: Identifying Mercedes Star And Vent Grille

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4. Mask off windshield washer nozzles (3) at rear engine hood edge.
5. Mask off ventilation grill cutout and Mercedes star opening from inside with adhesive tape, 50 mm wide.
6. Remove radiator grill (4)

   The radiator grille (4) is bolted using 7 bolts.

   Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Grill And Washer Nozzles

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7. Cover inside of engine hood at folding edge.
8. Mask off upper fender edge using adhesive tape, 50 mm wide.
9. Cover engine compartment with masking paper and stick along the fender edges.
   Fig 3: Identifying Engine Compartment Masked Area

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10. Close hood.

    Do not lock engine hood.

11. Mask safety hook on engine hood lock.
12. Completely cover vehicle with masking paper.
    Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Masked Area

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