Aligning Bonnet

41 61 014 - Aligning bonnet





Read contents of Body, General Service Precautions.
Observe gap dimensions .
Moving the hinges later on makes unpainted surfaces visible. Touch these up in the appropriate color.
Do not damage adjoining body parts.





Loosen screws (1) and (2) on left and right hinges.
Engine hood/bonnet must still just be able to be moved.
Tighten screws after adjusting bonnet.
Tightening torque 41 61 1AZ [1][2]41 61 Engine Compartment Lid.





Check stop screw of bonnet hinge on left and right.
Plastic head of stop screw must not be damaged or missing, replace bonnet hinge if necessary.
The stop screw is preset and must not be used to adjust the bonnet!





If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release screws (1) of engine bonnet hinge on body and move hinge.
Tightening torque 41 61 2AZ [1][2]41 61 Engine Compartment Lid.





Height adjustment of bonnet to front wall:
Release screw (1) and remove cover (2).
Height adjustment by turning at closing hooks.
Adjust bump stops [1][2]51 23 ... Adjusting/Replacing Bump Stops.





Important!
Check function of retaining hook.





Installation Note:
After adjusting the bonnet, check gap between headlight and bonnet and adjust if necessary.