Engine Compartment - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual

Vehicles with gas struts
X
Lift the bonnet slightly.
X
Push bonnet catch handle ; in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the bonnet.
The gas strut opens the bonnet automati-
cally.
Vehicles with a bonnet support
X
Lift the bonnet slightly.
X
Push bonnet catch ; in the direction of the
arrow and lift the bonnet.
X
Pull bonnet support ? from bracket =.
X
Insert bonnet support ? into recess A.

Engine compartment

Opening the bonnet fully
Vehicles with a gas-filled strut
X
Lift safety clip ? with a suitable tool, e.g.
screwdriver A, in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Push gas-filled strut ; off ball fixture = in
the direction of the arrow.
X
Raise bonnet : carefully, until it rests
against the windscreen.
The bonnet is open fully.
X
To secure the gas-filled strut: push gas-
filled strut ; onto ball fixture = until it
engages audibly.
Vehicles with a bonnet support
X
Fold back the bonnet carefully, until it rests
against the windscreen.
The bonnet is open fully.
Closing the bonnet
G
WARNING
An unlocked bonnet may open while driving
and block your view. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Never unlock the bonnet while driving.
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