Removing and installing engine hood

AR88.40-P-3000K

Removing and installing engine hood

10.1.97

 

Removal, installation

 Danger!

Risk of injury from fingers being pinched or jammed when removing and installing and aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids/tailgates and sliding roof

When moving components ensure that no body parts or limbs are in the area of motion.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1

Move engine hood (1) to upright position

AR88.40-P-1000F

2

Attach fender guards

3

Unclip cover (2) and disconnect connectors (3)

4

Pull water hose (4) off of windshield washer nozzle (5) and pull out of engine hood (1)

5

Mark installation position of engine hood (1) on engine hood hinges (6)

 This facilitates installation

6

Unscrew screws (9) on engine hood (1)

 Have second person secure engine hood

 Screw on engine hood

*BA88.40-P-1001-01A

7

Remove engine hood (8) with aid of second person and set down on suitable surface

 Avoid damaging paint

Installation: Insert engine hood (1) into hinge (6) (see arrow).

AR88.40-P-3020K

8

Reinstall in opposite order

When replacing engine hood supplement standard joint seal and hollow cavity preservation.
See 

Sealing weld after repairs

Model 208.3

AR97.10-P-4000K

Model 208.4

AR97.10-P-4000KA

Processing of corrosion protection materials before painting

AR97.20-P-0500A

Hollow cavity preservation following repair

AR97.20-P-1500K

9

Adjust engine hood

AR88.40-P-3020K

Number

Designation

Model 208.3/4

BA88.40-P-1001-01A

Screws on engine hood

Nm

10