41 61 010 Removing and installing the engine compartment lid (active pedestrian protection)

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

Adhere to 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 hood in the fully opened position.

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

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Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Disconnect all cable plug connections
Disconnect the hose pipe for the window washer system on the clutch

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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