41 61 014 Adjust engine compartment lid

Refer to relevant service information in BODY, GENERAL .

Moving the hinges later on makes unpainted surfaces visible. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Do not damage adjoining body parts.

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

Engine hood/bonnet must still just be able to be moved.

Tighten screws after adjusting bonnet.

Tightening torque: 22 Nm

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Left & Right Hinges

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Check stop screw of bonnet hinge on left and right.

Plastic head of stop screw must not be damaged or missing, replace bonnet hinge if necessary.

The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the bonnet!

Fig 2: Identifying Bonnet Screw

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If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release screws (1) of engine bonnet hinge on body and move hinge.

Tightening torque: 22 Nm.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Bonnet Cover Screw

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Height adjustment of bonnet to front wall:

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

Height adjustment by turning at closing hooks.

Fig 4: Identifying Height Adjustment Screw

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IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.

Installation note:

After adjusting the bonnet, check gap between headlights and engine compartment lid, and adjust if necessary.