Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Actuator (Active Pedestrian Protection)

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Warning!
Adhere to the following safety instructions [1][2][3]72 .. ... Safety Precautions and General Information so as to avoid a risk of injury by the actuator.
The battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or bonnet/hood!
Do not exert any force on the actuator.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
Remove engine hood Removing And Installing Bonnet/Hood, Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection





Unlock retainer (1) and release resetter (2) at top.
Release screws (3) and remove hinge upper section.
Tightening torque 41 61 4AZ [1][2]41 61 Engine Compartment Lid.

Note:
Shown without damper for purposes of clarity.





Release screws (1) and slowly raise actuator (2) until plug on underside of actuator is accessible.

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 41 61 5AZ [1][2]41 61 Engine Compartment Lid.
If necessary, adjust Adjusting Engine Bonnet/Hood hinge together with bonnet/hood





Pull lock (1) in direction of arrow.
Then press together plug locks on both sides and detach plug (2).

Installation Note:
Procedure Procedures after actuator triggering.