41 61 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid (Up To 09/ 2011)

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WARNING: Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.

IMPORTANT: Observe separate procedure for vehicles with ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION .

Necessary preliminary work:

IMPORTANT: After screws have been slackened no lateral forces must be exerted on the engine compartment lid. Secure engine compartment lid with a second person.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

Remove GAS PRESSURE SPRING .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Nuts

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Installation note:

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 2: Adjusting Hinge

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