41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid

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

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges.

Touch these up in the appropriate color.

NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.

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

Hood lid must be able to be moved.

NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release retaining screws of engine hood hinge on body and move hinge.

Fig 1: Left And Right Hinges Screws

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Locks and retaining hook must snap correctly into place.

Adjust engine hood.

NOTE: Vertical Adjustment of engine hood to side panel by means of stop pads.

Fig 2: Locks And Retaining Hook

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NOTE: Height adjustment of hood lid to front wall:
Release screw (1) and remove cover (2).

Height adjustment by turning at closing hooks (3).

Fig 3: Cover, Screw And Closing Hooks

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Tighten down all screw connections again.

Tightening torque for Engine bonnet/hood to bonnet/hood hinge M8 thread = 15 Nm..

IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.