41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid (For Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection AFGS)

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The specified 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for the adjustment procedure.

Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges.

Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .

NOTE:

Stop screw must not be damaged or missing. If necessary, replace engine compartment lid hinge.

The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the engine compartment lid!

Fig 1: Locating Stop Screw

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Loosen screws (1) and (2) on left and right hinges.

Engine compartment lid must be able to be moved.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Locks and retaining hook must engage correctly.

Adjust engine compartment lid.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Hood/Bonnet Adjustment Area

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Height adjustment at hinge: 

Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine compartment lid.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws For Height Adjustment At Hinge

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Height adjustment at strikers: 

Release screw (1) and remove cover (2).

Height adjustment by turning at closing hooks (3).

Height adjustment of engine compartment lid to side panel by means of stop pad.

NOTE:

The engine compartment lid is correctly adjusted in the front section by a combination of pulling the strikers and pressing the stop pads.

Incorrect adjustment results in either wobbling of the engine compartment lid or sluggish unlocking.

Fig 5: Height Adjustment Of Hood Lid To Front Wall

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After setting: 

• Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
• Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUES .
• Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color. If necessary, adjust front side panels.