Hinge, Resetting

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NOTE:

The hood must not be opened after the Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 -G598- and Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 -G599- have deployed.

Otherwise the A-pillars would become damaged.

The hinges triggered by the Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 -G598- /Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 -G599- must be brought back to their original position before the hood is opened.

Deployed hinges -2- can be recognized by the rear section of the hood tilting up and a distance of -dimension a- to the fenders.

The hinge may only be reset as described. Otherwise the hinge must be replaced.

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-- Release the hood using the interior mechanism. Do not open.

-- Remove the wheel housing liners. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, loosen the washer fluid reservoir on the right side. Refer to WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Guide a large screwdriver or a pry bar -4- on the hinge -2- -arrow b-.

-- Lift the locking latch -3- -arrow c- using the screwdriver or pry bar -4-.

-- Push the hood into the catch -arrow d- with a second technician. The hood must not be tilted open again.

NOTE:

The hood may only be opened if both hinges are pushed back into the original position.