Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

41 61 060 Removing and installing/replacing hinge for engine compartment lid







WARNING: Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.







For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (job number 41 61 060).







Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left-hand gas pressure spring for engine compartment lid
Remove left microfilter housing cover







Shown on left side. Right side identical.
Remove filter cover (1) in direction of arrow.







Installation note:
Ensure that latch mechanisms on the microfilter housing cover (1) are correctly seated under retaining lugs on microfilter housing (2).
Retaining lugs on microfilter housing (2) must be neither bent nor damaged.







Position suitable cloths (1) without any play under engine compartment lid.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the engine compartment lid is supported.







Release nuts (1) and remove partition wall (2).







IMPORTANT: After screws have been slackened no lateral forces must be exerted on the engine compartment lid.

Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ.







Release screws (1) and remove hinge (2).
Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ.

Installation note:
Adjust hinge together with engine compartment lid.