Adjusting Engine Bonnet/Hood

41 61 014 Adjusting Engine Bonnet/Hood







IMPORTANT:
- The battery negative lead must be clamped off on vehicles with AFGS active pedestrian protection.
- Do not damage adjoining body components.
- Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.







Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.

NOTE: Observe gap dimensions.







NOTE:
- Stop screw must not be damaged or missing. If necessary, replace hood/boot hinge.
- The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the hood/bonnet.







Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.
Hood lid must be able to be moved.
Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ.

NOTE: If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws on body and slide hinge. (Refer to operation: Height adjustment at hinge)

Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ.







Adjust engine hood/bonnet sideways and lengthways.
Retaining hooks must snap into place in locks.

Height adjustment at hinge:







Slacken screws (1) and adjust engine hood/bonnet.
Tightening torque 41 61 3AZ.

Height adjustment at retaining hooks:







Adjust height by turning nut (1).
Height adjustment of engine hood/bonnet to side panel by means of stop buffers.

NOTE:
- The engine hood/bonnet is correctly adjusted in the front area by a combination of pulling the arrester hooks and pressing the stop buffers.
- Incorrect adjustment results in either wobbling of the engine hood/bonnet or sluggish unlocking.







IMPORTANT: Check function of arrester hook.







After installation:
- Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate colour.
- If necessary, adjust front side panels.

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