Remove/install engine hood hinge

AR88.40-P-3060GH

Remove/install engine hood hinge

17.3.10

 

Removing and installing

 Danger!

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.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1.1

Remove engine hood

 Only when both engine hood hinges are removed.

AR88.40-P-3000GH

1.2

Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

 Up to VIN A145272, X708318.

AR88.40-P-1000GH

 As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2

Remove cover on air intake

AR83.25-P-1405GH

3

Remove rubber cover from engine hood hinge

 Installation: Replace rubber cover.

4

Cut joint seal along engine hood hinge so that hinge can be moved

Sealant

*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

5

Mark installation position of engine hood hinge (2)

 Facilitates installation.

6.1

Remove gas strut

 As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR88.40-P-3010GH

 Danger of breaking! Do not remove the retainer otherwise the preload will be lost.

7

Remove screws (1)

 Support engine hood at rear to prevent damage.



*BA88.40-P-1001-01C

8

Unscrew nuts (3)



*BA88.40-P-1002-01C

9

Remove engine hood hinge (2)

 Installation: Align engine hood hinge at marks made previously.

10

Install in the reverse order

11

Check alignment of engine hood

If necessary:

Adjust engine hood

AR88.40-P-3020GH

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA88.40-P-1001-01C

Screw for engine hood hinge on engine hood

Nm

10

BA88.40-P-1002-01C

Nut for engine hood hinge on body

Nm

18

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20

A 001 989 63 20