41 61 543 Repairing Both Hinges For Engine Compartment Lid (From 09/ 2011)

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WARNING: Adhere to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS so as to avoid a risk of injury by the actuator.
The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or engine compartment lid.
Use suitable tool to support bonnet in the fully opened position. Risk of injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

The following new body parts are required:

Repair kit for engine compartment lid hinge

Raise engine compartment lid.

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

Drill out blind rivets (3) on both sides of vehicle and remove damping elements.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Lever, And Blind Rivet

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IMPORTANT: Left-hand thread.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Lever

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Installation note:

Press back engine compartment lid to initial position. Support the engine compartment lid in the completely open position.

Fig 3: Pressing Back Engine Compartment Lid To Initial Position

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Installation note:

Position lever (2) in recess on engine compartment lid hinge and tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 9AZ .

Repeat procedure on right side of vehicle.

Tightening torque 41 61 10AZ .

Position damping elements (4). Anti-twist lock must engage in recess on hinge.

Mount blind rivet (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Screw, Lever, Blind Rivet, And Damping Elements

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