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41 61 000 Removing And Installing Engine Compartment Lid

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disengage GAS PRESSURE SPRING from engine compartment lid hinge.

IMPORTANT: Removal of the engine compartment lid must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.
Procedure only applicable to vehicles without  active pedestrian protection, AFGS.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Remove engine compartment lid.

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Installation note: 

Install engine compartment lid at screw locations to on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws
G09878887Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If this is not possible, ADJUST ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .