Procedures

51 00 ... - Service position of engine hood/bonnet





Special tools required:
- 51 0 040
- 51 2 160
- 51 2 170
- 51 2 180 51 2 180 Hood/Bonnet Stay (2 X)
- 51 2 240

Note:
Only the special tool pertaining to the model series can be selected.









Warning!
Risk of injury and damage!

Engine hood/bonnet must be held by a second person helping.

Note:
The illustrations below serve as examples for all corresponding vehicles.

The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.





Special tool can only be used on housing (1) of gas spring strut (thick part).

Note:
Gas spring strut can also be installed the other way round (housing on hood/bonnet).

Special tool can be used in both directions.





Release gas spring strut Service and Repair on left/right housing side.

Slide special tool (1) over housing (2) of gas spring strut.

Clip ball socket of special tool on ball stud.

Proceed in same way on other side.