51 00 ... Service Position Of Engine Hood/Bonnet
Special tools required:
- 51 0 040
- 51 2 160
- 51 2 170
- 51 2 180
- 51 2 240
NOTE:
Only the special tool pertaining to the model series can be selected.
SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE CHART
| Model series | Special tool |
|---|---|
| E46, R50, R52, R53 | 51 2 160 |
| E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E81, E85, E86, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93 | 51 2 170 |
| E65, E66, E67 | 51 2 180 |
| E83 | 51 0 040 |
| E70 | 51 2 240 |
WARNING:
Risk of injury and damage!
Engine hood/bonnet must be held by a second person helping.
Engine hood/bonnet must be held by a second person helping.
NOTE:
The illustrations below serve as examples for all corresponding vehicles.
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.
Special tool can only be used on housing (1) of gas spring strut (thick part).
NOTE:
Gas spring strut can also be installed the other way round (housing on hood/bonnet).
Special tool can be used in both directions.
Release gas spring strut on left/right housing side. See 51 23 265 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAS STRUT FOR ENGINE BONNET/HOOD .
Slide special tool (1) over housing (2) of gas spring strut.
Clip ball socket of special tool on ball stud.
Proceed in same way on other side.