T88.40-0015-11
1 Engine compartment flap
2 Wiring harness
3 Gas-operated strut
4 Bolts
| Remove/install | ||
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. | |
1 | Open engine compartment flap (1) | ||
2 | Disconnect electrical connectors from engine compartment flap (1). | The wiring harness (2) is fastened wit tie strap.The connectors are located in the plastic bag (arrow) with Velcro strip Installation: Ensure that wiring harness has sufficient clearance in the pivoting area of the engine compartment flap (1)Install new tie strap. | |
Danger! | Injury hazard Gas-operated struts are under high pressure and can pinch and crush body parts during work | Only remove and install gas-operated struts in the unstressed position and when the components are secured properly. | |
3 | Remove gas-operated struts (3) from engine compartment flap (1) | Support engine compartment flap (1) with aid of helper | |
4 | Unscrew bolts (4) and remove engine compartment flap (1) | ||
5 | Install in the reverse order |