AR88.40-P-1000GI Open Engine Hood, Move to Upright Position and Close

Open Engine Hood, Move To Upright Position, Close






DANGER
- Hazard from touching parts which conduct high voltages
- Do no touch parts conducting high voltages. Persons with electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must not work on the ignition system.
- Risk of injury to fingers being jammed or squeezed when removing and installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or sliding roof.
- When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.

Setting up
1 Pull lever (1) in left side of footwell to unlock the engine hood (2)

NOTE: Engine hood jumps open; lift engine hood slightly if necessary.

2 Pull handle (3) out of radiator grille as far as the stop and open engine hood

CAUTION: Do not lift by the handle. The windshield wiper arms must not be folded forward.

3 Remove gas-operated struts (4) from top of engine hood (2), move engine hood (2) to vertical position and install gas-operated struts on engine hood in the lower position (arrow)

Opening
4 Remove gas-operated struts (4) from top of engine hood (2), move engine hood (2) down slightly and install gas-operated struts on engine hood in the upper position
5 Pull down engine hood (2) against the force of the gas-operated struts (4)
6 Close engine hood (2)

CAUTION: Place your hands only on the front edges of the hood.

7 Pull engine hood firmly upwards to check the latching function of the engine hood lock.