551019 Removing and Installing Release for Front Lid
WM 551019 Removing and installing release for front lid
Technical values
Preliminary work
Preliminary work for release mechanism to separating coupling
1. Remove inner sill. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner sill - section on "Removing"
2. Remove front side section trim. -> 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim - section on "Removing" 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim
3. Remove front cover (engine compartment). -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Removing"
Preliminary work for separating coupling to lid lock
1. Remove cover on front lock support. -> 703919 Removing and installing cover for rear lock support - section on "Removing" 703919 Removing and installing cover for rear lock support
2. Remove front cover (engine compartment). -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Removing"
Information
Component information
Installation position of front lid release
Removing release for front lid
Removing from release mechanism to separating coupling
1. Disconnect cable for front lid at the release mechanism.
Disconnecting cable for lid release
1.1. Unclip guide tube at the release mechanism and swivel the cable out -A-.
1.2. Remove cable from the mounting -B-.
2. Loosen release for front lid.
Loosening release
2.1. Unscrew fastening screw -8-.
2.2. Swivel release mechanism down and out.
Removing release mechanism
3. Unclip cable -3- from the clips -2-.
Unclipping cable
4. Disconnect cable at the separating coupling.
4.1. Unclip separating coupling from the body.
4.2. Pull cable for lid lock -6- out of the separating coupling -5-.
Disengaging cable
4.3. Open separating coupling.
Opening separating coupling
4.4. Remove cable from the mounting.
Removing cable from mounting
5. Pull complete cable out towards the separating coupling.
Removing from separating coupling to lid lock
1. Disconnect cable at the separating coupling.
1.1. Unclip separating coupling from the body.
1.2. Pull cable for lid lock -6- out of the separating coupling -5-.
Disengaging cable
1.3. Open separating coupling.
Opening separating coupling
1.4. Remove cable from the mounting.
Removing cable from mounting
2. Unclip cable for front lid at the lid lock. -> 551719 Removing and installing lower part of front lid lock - section on "Removing" 551719 Removing and Installing Lower Part of Front Lid Lock
2.1. Unscrew fastening screws -9- on lid lock.
Loosening lid lock
2.2. Lift up lid lock.
2.3. Disengage cable from the mounting.
Removing cable
3. Disengage complete cable from separating coupling to lid lock.
Installing release for front lid
Information
- Check rubber sleeves for damage and replace if necessary.
- Re-insert removed rubber sleeves.
1. The front lid release is installed in reverse order to removal.
2. Tighten fastening screw on release mechanism to => Tightening torque: 2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.).
3. Tighten fastening screws for lower part of lid lock to => Tightening torque: 12 Nm (9 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.).
Checking front lid lock
Function test on front lid lock
Information
The lid lock does not have an emergency release.
When working close to the front apron and on the various parts of the lock, carry out the following function test before closing the lid:
1. Check that the release cable is clipped fully into the brackets provided.
2. Lock the lower part of the lid lock with a screwdriver.
3. Release the lid lock using the lever in the passenger compartment.
4. Perform a visual inspection to check that the lock releases correctly.
Checking closing function of lid lock
1. Check the closing function of the lid lock.
Checking position
1.1. Close the lid fully.
1.2. Release the lid.
1.3. Check that the hook -3- holds the lid down.
1.4. Release the hook until the bolt on the lower part of the lock -4- is free.
Subsequent work
Subsequent work for separating coupling to lid lock
1. Install cover for front lock support. -> 703919 Removing and installing cover for rear lock support - section on "Installing" 703919 Removing and installing cover for rear lock support
2. Install front cover (engine compartment). -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Installing"
Subsequent work for release mechanism to separating coupling
1. Install inner sill. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner sill - section on "Installing"
2. Install front side section trim. -> 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim - section on "Installing" 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim
3. Install front cover (engine compartment). -> 700219 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - section on "Installing"