51 23 400 Removing and installing/replacing left or right actuator (active pedestrian protection)

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WARNING: Adhere to SAFETY INFORMATION so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator.

The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or engine compartment lid!

Do not exert any force on the actuator.

Incorrect handling may result in triggering

of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.

Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove cowl panel cover. See REMOVING LEFT COWL PANEL COVER or REMOVING RIGHT COWL PANEL COVER .

Removal

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release bolt (2) and remove actuator (3).

Fig 1: Actuator, Plug Connection And Bolt

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Installation

Install actuator (3) and tighten bolt (2).

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ .

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 2: Actuator, Plug Connection And Bolt

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