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Removing and Installing Hood/Bonnet




41 61 000 - Removing and installing hood/bonnet





Read contents of Body, General.
For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (FR number 41 61 000).

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect all cable plug connections





Important!
For the following work step, secure the engine hood against falling closed.

Disconnect gas-pressure damper from engine hood (1).

Loosen screws (2).
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ [1][2]41 61 Engine Compartment Lid.

Note:
This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.

Remove hood lid.

Installation:
Install engine hood at screw locations to on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

If this is not possible, adjust engine hood Adjustments.