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551819 Removing and Installing Front upper Part of Lid Lock


WM 551819 Removing and installing front upper part of lid lock

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Removing front upper part of lid lock





Installation position of front lid lock upper part

Information

- Mark installation position of upper part of lid lock with respect to the lid.

Information

Fastening nuts must not be used again following removal.

1. Unscrew -1- fastening screws and remove upper part of lid lock -2-.





Removing upper part of lid lock

Installing front upper part of lid lock





Installation position of front lid lock upper part

1. Position upper part of front lid lock -2- and tighten the fastening screws -1- slightly.





Installing upper part of front lid lock

2. Adjust the upper part of lid lock -2- in relation to the lid according to the noted position; determine gap left to right, if necessary.
3. Tighten fastening screws -1-. => : 9.7 Nm (7.0 ftlb.)
4. Check lid function.

Checking lid functions

1. Close the front lid and lock it.
2. Check that the front lid is held down by the safety hook (locking hook) after the lid lock has been opened.
3. Check return spring on lower part of lock pulls back the safety hook as far as the stop when lid is open.