41 61 014 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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