41 61 543 Repairing Both Hinges For Engine Compartment Lid (Vehicles From 09/11)

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

The following new body parts are required (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue):

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 Rivets

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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: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid

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Installation note:

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

Tightening torque: see 9AZ in 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Repeat procedure on right side of vehicle.

Tightening torque: see 10AZ in 41 61 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

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

Mount blind rivet (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Hinge Screw, Lever, Blind Rivet And Damping Elements

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