41 61... Check Hinge For Engine Compartment Lid
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove hinge for engine compartment lid. See REMOVING HINGE (VEHICLES UP TO 09/2011) or REMOVING HINGE (VEHICLES FROM 09/2011) .
Open and close hinge (1).
Place hinge (1) on a level surface. Check holes (2) for parallelism with surface.
| Test result | Solution |
|---|---|
| Hinge is stiff | Replace hinge |
| Lack of parallelism | Replace hinge |