Remove/Install Engine Hood Lifter - AR91.60-P-0900MFA

Model 118, 177, 243, 247.6/7 

with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood) 

Fig 1: Engine Hood Lifter Components Location - Model 118 With Code U60 (Shown On Model 177.0 Left Side)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 177.0 on left side of vehicle 

	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
	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Check
1	Check engine hood hinges for deformation.	If the left active hood squib (R12/49) or right active hood squib (R12/50) has triggered. If deformation is found, ↓ replace left and right hinges on hood.
		Model 247.6/7 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)	AR88.40-P-3061MFB
		Model 118, 177 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)	AR88.40-P-3061MFA
		Model 243 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)	AR88.40-P-3061EQA
2	Remove pedestrian protection sensor and check for damage or deformation.	If the left active hood squib (R12/49) or right active hood squib (R12/50) has triggered.
Topical note	General information on the impact absorber		AH88.20-P-1000-01A
			AR91.60-P-0950MFA
		If damage or deformation is found ↓ replace impact absorber and pedestrian protection sensor.
			AR91.60-P-0950MFA
	Remove/install
3	Disconnect the ground line for the on-board electrical system battery (G1).		AR54.10-P-0003MFA
4	Release and disconnect electrical connector (3) then remove plug housing (4) from air/water duct cover (5).
5	Remove electric line (6) from air/water duct cover (5).
6	Remove nut (7).	Screw/nut, hood lifter to body	*BA91.60-P-1002-02A
7	Remove left active hood squib (R12/49) or right active hood squib (R12/50).
8	Install in the reverse order.
	Check
9	Connect vehicle diagnosis system and check Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
			AD00.00-P-2000-06MFA