41 61 060 Removing and installing/replacing hinge for engine compartment lid

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Carry out repair work with a 2nd person helping.

Secure engine compartment lid against falling down using a second person.

Release nuts (1) and (2).

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Nuts

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Release GAS PRESSURE SPRING (1) on engine compartment lid.

Release screws (2) and remove hinge.

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Installation note:

ADJUST hinge together with engine compartment lid.

Fig 2: Identifying Gas Pressure Spring And Screws

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