41 61 571 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hood hinge (hood removed) (vehicles with active pedestrian protection)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Shown on left side (right side identical).

WARNING: Danger of injury!

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

IMPORTANT: The BATTERY EARTH LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the hinge or engine compartment lid!

Necessary preliminary work

Removal

Remove water drain channel (1).

Fig 1: Water Drain Channel

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Release screws (1) and remove hinge.

Fig 2: Hinge Screws

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Installation

Install hinge and tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ .

Fig 3: Hinge Screws

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Install the water drain channel (1).

Fig 4: Water Drain Channel

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Required follow-up work: