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Remove/Install Engine Hood Hinge - AR88.40-P-3061FR

Model 257, 290 

Shown on model 257 with code U60 (active hood (pedestrian protection)), on the right side of the vehicle 

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WARNING 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
WARNING Risk of injury  from fingers being pinched or jammed when working on gas struts under pressure Only remove and install pneumatic springs when they are not under tension and when the components are properly secured. AS00.00-Z-0012-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove hood lifter. Model 257, 290
with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian
protection))
 
      AR91.60-P-0900FR
2 Remove cartridge line to the inerting system in the engine compartment. Model 257, 290
with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
During removal of the right hinge (1).
AR86.10-P-0219FR
3 Remove spray nozzles with washer fluid hose from the hood (7) and from the hinge (1) and lay down in the engine compartment. When removing left hinge (1).  
4 Lift retainer (13) with a suitable screwdriver and detach pneumatic spring (12) from hinge (1). NOTES
Do not remove retainer (13).
Otherwise the tension of the retainer (13) can be lost.
 
    IMPORTANT Helper required for securing hood (7).  
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Clip gas-filled struts (12) into hinge (1) with retainer (13) installed.  
5 Lay suitable base between the hood (7), front fender, and drip rail. IMPORTANT Helper required for securing hood (7).  
6 Unscrew nuts (10) and carefully lay hood (7) down on the base. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Screw on nuts (10) all the way. Tighten only after adjusting engine hood (7).  
7 Remove screw (9). Model 257, 290
except code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Screw in screw (9) until it abuts. It is not tightened until the hood (7) is adjusted.  
8 Remove screws (11). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Screw in bolts (11) up to the stop. Tighten only after adjusting engine hood (7).  
9 Remove hinge (1).    
10 Install in the reverse order.    
11 Adjust engine hood (7).   AR88.40-P-3020FR 
INSPECT Check     
12 Perform function check of the windshield washer system.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP82.35-P-8252D