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Adjust Engine Hood - AR88.40-P-3020GZ

Model 164, 166, 292 

Shown on model 164.1 

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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. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position Model 164 AR88.40-P-1000GZ 
    Model 166 AR88.40-P-1000GQ 
2 Remove both engine hood catch top sections (1)    
  Adjustment in transverse direction     
3.1 Loosen screw/bolts (2) Model 164  
3.2 Loosen nuts Model 166, 292  
4 Check gap dimension between fender and engine hood, adjust if necessary Adjustment in event of complaint  
    Model 164 AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
    Model 166, 292 AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ
    Model 164Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01P 
    Model 166, 292Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01Z 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
5.1 Tighten screw/bolts (2) Model 164  
    Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01P 
    Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01P 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, hinge to engine hood *BA88.40-P-1001-01K 
5.2 Tighten nuts Model 166, 292  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, hinge to engine hood *BA88.40-P-1005-01K 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut/bolt, engine hood lifter to engine hood hinge *BA91.60-P-1001-02A 
  Adjust in longitudinal direction     
6 Remove gas-operated strut for hood Model 164 AR88.40-P-3010GZ
    Model 166, 292 AR88.40-P-3010GQ 
7.1 Loosen screw/bolts (2) Model 164  
7.2 Loosen nuts Model 166, 292  
8 Check gap dimension between fender and engine hood, adjust if necessary Adjustment in event of complaint  
    Model 164 AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
    Model 166, 292 AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ
    Model 164Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01P 
    Model 166, 292Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01Z 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
9.1 Tighten screw/bolts (2) Model 164  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, hinge to engine hood *BA88.40-P-1001-01K 
9.2 Tighten nuts Model 166, 292  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, hinge to engine hood *BA88.40-P-1005-01K 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut/bolt, engine hood lifter to engine hood hinge *BA91.60-P-1001-02A 
  Adjust height     
10 Close engine hood and place onto stop buffers (3).    
11 Set gap dimensions Model 164 AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
    Model 166, 292 AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ
    IMPORTANT Adjust stop buffers (3) such that the engine hood and radiator paneling cannot distort.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Check gap dimension between fender and engine hood, gap dimension between engine hood and radiator trim and gap dimension between engine hood and headlamp.

If necessary, loosen nuts and set height of stop buffers (3)
Fig 1
    Model 164Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01P 
    Model 164Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01P 
    Model 164Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1004-01P 
    Model 166, 292Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1002-01Z 
    Model 166, 292Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01Z 
12 Open engine hood    
INSTALLING Install     
13 Install engine hood catch top sections (1)    
14 Adjust height of striker (4) on engine hood catch top section (1) using the adjusting nut (5) Only if necessary.  
    IMPORTANT The locked engine hood should not exhibit any play in the engine hood catch top sections (1) area or should have only a slight tension downwards.  
15 Close engine hood and then check that the engine hood catches are locked into place. IMPORTANT To do so pull engine hood up abruptly.  
    IMPORTANT Engine hood should drop and arrest automatically in engine hood locks from a height of 100 to 130 mm (measure above fender tip).  
16 Unlock engine hood and check arrest of safety hook (6) on radiator crossmember (7)    
17 Install gas-operated strut on engine hood Model 164 AR88.40-P-3010GZ
    Model 166, 292 AR88.40-P-3010GQ 
18 Repair paint damages on bolts (2) and adjustment nuts (5) using touch-up paint pen    
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 164.1 Model 164.8
BE60.00-P-1001-01P Gap dimension Front fender to A-pillar Dimension "A" mm 4, 5 (±0, 5) 3, 5 (±1, 0)
Fuel filler flap Dimension "A1" mm 3 (+0, 5) 3, 0 (±0, 5)
Fender to engine hood Dimension "B" mm 3, 5 (±0, 5) 3, 5 (±1, 0)
Rear door to side roof frame Dimension "B1" mm 4, 5 (±0, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Front fender to front door Dimension "C" mm 4, 5 (±0, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BE60.00-P-1001-01Z Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3, 8 (±1) 3, 0 (±0, 5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 3, 9 (±1) 3, 5 (±1)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "C" mm 5, 4 (±1, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 5)
Fender to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 3, 5 (±1) 3, 0 (±0, 5)
Front door to fender Dimension "E" mm 4, 3 (±0, 7) 4, 0 (+1/-0, 5)
Front door to rear door Dimension "F" mm 4, 8 (±0, 7) 4, 5 (+1/-0, 5)
Rear door to rear fender Dimension "I" mm 4, 3 (±0, 7) 3, 5 (+1/-0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BE60.00-P-1002-01Z Gap dimension Bumper to headlamp Dimension "S1" mm 3, 0 (±0, 5) 2, 0 (±1)
Dimension "S2" mm 3, 0 (±0, 5) 2, 0 (±1)
Dimension "S3" mm 3, 0 (±0, 5) 3, 0 (±1)
Fender to headlamp Dimension "R" mm 3, 9 (±1) 3, 0 (±1)
Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "Q" mm 3, 5 (±1) 4, 0 (+1, 5/-1, 0)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ AR60.00-P-0700-01GQ
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 164.1 Model 164.8
BE60.00-P-1003-01P Gap dimension Door sill molding to front door Dimension "G" mm 6 (±1) 6, 0 (±1, 0)
Rear door to rear fender Dimension "H" mm 4, 5 (±0, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Front door to A-pillar Dimension "I" mm 4, 5 (±0, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Fender to side headlamps Dimension "J" mm 4 (±1) 4, 0 (±1, 0)
Engine hood to front grille Dimension "K" mm 6 (± 1, 5) 6, 0 (±1, 0)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 164.1 Model 164.8
BE60.00-P-1004-01P Gap dimension Rear door to C-pillar Dimension "L" mm 4, 5 (±0, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "M" mm 4 (±1) 4, 0 (±1, 0)
Bumper to headlamp Dimension "N" mm 4 (±1) 4, 0 (±1, 0)
Front grille to bumper Dimension "O" mm 6 (± 1, 5) -
Taillamp to rear-end door Dimension "P" mm 5 (±0, 5) 5, 0 (±1, 0)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA88.40-P-1001-01K Screw/bolt, hinge to engine hood Nm 20
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA88.40-P-1005-01K Nut, hinge to engine hood Nm 20 20
ENGINE HOOD LIFTER

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA91.60-P-1001-02A Nut/bolt, engine hood lifter to engine hood hinge Nm 10 10
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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