41 61 000 Removing and installing engine compartment lid

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

Use suitable tool to support hood in the fully opened position.

Removal of the engine compartment lid must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

Attention !

These instructions only apply to vehicles without active pedestrian protection !

Observe separate procedure for vehicles with ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION !

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Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect all cable connectors
Release the hose pipe for the window washer system on the coupling

Removal

DISENGAGE gas pressure spring (1) on left and right from engine compartment lid.

Slacken nuts (2) on left and right.

Release nuts (3) on left and right.

Remove engine compartment lid and set down on a suitable surface.

Fig 1: Engine Compartment Lid Nuts

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Installation

Install engine compartment lid with a second person helping. Tighten the nuts (2) and (3) on the left and right.

Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ .

ENGAGE gas pressure spring (1) on left and right on engine compartment lid.

Installation note:

Install engine compartment lid at screw locations to on hinge.

If necessary, adjust ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .

Fig 2: Engine Compartment Lid Nuts

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