Remove/install engine hood lifter - AR91.60-P-0900LW

Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) 

Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Lifter Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 205

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Shown on model 205 

	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical components to temperatures above 100°C or 212°C. Disconnect current supply when working on such components.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units		AH91.00-P-0002-01M
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Check hinge damper for engine hood for damage and deformation	In the event of damage or deformation: ↓ Replace hinge of engine hood.
		Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Replace hinge damper for engine hood.	AR88.40-P-3060LW
		Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR91.60-P-0911LW
2	Disconnect battery ground line		AR54.10-P-0003LW
3	Release cover (5) at left-hand side and lift until electrical connector (4) is accessible	When removing engine hood lifter (2) on left side of vehicle.
4	Remove grommet (3)	Ensure that electrical wiring harness (7) is routed correctly. The electrical wiring harness (7) may be damaged otherwise.
5.1	Disconnect electrical connector (4) from washer fluid reservoir (6)	When removing engine hood lifter (2) on left side of vehicle.
5.2	Release and remove electrical connector (4)	When removing engine hood lifter (2) on right side of vehicle.
6	Disconnect electrical connection (4)
7	Remove screw/bolt (1)	Screw/bolt, engine hood lifter to body	*BA91.60-P-1002-02A
8	Remove engine hood lifter (2) toward top	Do not get electrical wiring harness (7) caught in moving parts.
9	Dispose of removed engine hood lifter (2) properly	When replacing engine hood lifter (2).
10	Install in the reverse order
11	Connect diagnostic system and check supplemental restraint system (SRS)	Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) When replacing engine hood lifter (2).
		Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AD00.00-P-2000-04B