Installing actuator

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Screw hinge upper section to hinge lower section.

To do so, insert retaining screws M8 (1) and tighten.

IMPORTANT: After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed again!

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Retaining Screws

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Connect plug (1) to actuator.

Fig 2: Connecting Plug To Actuator

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Secure actuator screws (1).

Tighten screws hand-tight only .

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator Screws

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Insert screws (1) and tighten down

Tightening torque: see 5AZ in 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Fig 4: Identifying Actuator Screws

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Fig 5: Identifying Actuator Screws

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Fit resetter (2).

Remove retaining screws (1).

IMPORTANT: After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed!
If the retaining screws are not removed after the actuator has been installed, active pedestrian protection will not function.

Fig 6: Identifying Actuator Retaining Screws And Resetter

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Seal holes of retaining screws with protective caps.