Hood, Removing And Installing: Removing

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If the pedestrian protection was triggered, the hood cannot be removed as described here.
The hood must first be pushed back. Refer to HINGE, RESETTING .

-- Remove the spray nozzles -5-. Refer to WASHER NOZZLES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the line -2- from the hood opening -1-.

-- Loosen the left and right hex nuts -3- from the hinge -4- (do not remove).

A second technician is required for the rest of the removal procedure.

-- Now remove the hex nuts -3- and remove the hood -1- from the hinges -4-.