51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid
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Special tools required:
- 51 2 160
- 51 2 240
WARNING:
Danger of injury and damage!
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.
If necessary, open engine compartment lid.
NOTE:
Graphic shows F01.
REMOVE BALL SOCKET (1).
Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).
NOTE:
On the F25, use special tool 51 2 160 instead of 51 2 240.
Push special tool 51 2 240 over gas pressure spring (1).
Clip ball socket of special tool 51 2 240 onto ball stud (2).