BMW 7 Series: Check Actuator
Necessary preliminary tasks
Check actuator for damage.
ACTUATOR CHART


Fig. 411: Checking Actuator
CHECK HINGE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID
Necessary preliminary tasks
- REMOVE HINGE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID
Open and close hinge (1).
Place hinge (1) on a level surface. Check holes (2) for parallelism with
surface.
HINGE CHART


Fig. 412: Checking Hinge Holes For Parallelism With Surface
CHECKING HOOD/BONNET LOCKS
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove hood/bonnet locks.
Check hood/bonnet locks for damage; replace if necessary.
HOOD/BONNET LOCKS CHART



Fig. 413: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock Retaining Tabs And Spring
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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus.
IMPORTANT: These instructions only apply to vehicles without active
pedestrian protection !
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe GAP D
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NOTE: Disassembly of lashing eyes, refer to REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND
LASHING EYE.
Remove lashing eyes (1).
Fig. 111: Identifying Lashing Eyes
Remove protective caps (1) on left/right.
Fig. 112: Identifying Protective Cap
Release hexagon screws (1) and countersunk head screws (2) on left/right.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove