51 00 ... Service Position Of Engine Hood
NOTE:
For Special Tool identification, see BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-SERIES (M54/E46) .
Special Tool Setup:
SPECIAL TOOL CHART
| Model Series | Special Tool |
|---|---|
| E46, E90, R50, R52, R53 | 51 2 160 |
| E53, E85, E60, E61, E63, E64, E87 | 51 2 170 |
| E65, E66: | 51 2 180 |
| E83 | 51 0 040 |
WARNING:
A second person must hold the engine hood (risk of injury and damage).
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).
Special tool can be used in both directions.
Release gas spring strut on left/right housing side. Refer to 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.