41 00... AFGS (active pedestrian protection) procedure after accident

The AFGS system consists of the following components:

• Satellites (control unit + sensor) 
  • Sensors, bumper panel inside
  • ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
• Cables and connectors 
• Engine compartment lid hinges 
  • Actuator
  • Engine compartment lid hinge
• Gas pressure spring 
• Engine compartment lid catch (only E89) 
  • Catch, engine compartment lid
  • Catch, upper section (striker)

In case of a frontal or side collision in the area of the engine compartment lid and/or the A-pillars, check the following components:

Satellites (control unit + sensor) 

• Procedure
  • Read fault memory.
  • Disconnect battery and observe waiting period.
  • Rectify faults.
  • Reconnect battery and observe waiting period.
  • Delete fault memory.
  • Turn off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no consumers may be switched on during this period such as e.g. interior lights, radio, etc.).
  • Switch on the ignition.
  • Clear fault memory and if necessary rectify faults.

Cables and connectors 

• Procedure
  • Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.

Gas pressure spring 

• Procedure
  • Check gas pressure spring for damage and replace if necessary.

Procedure if AFGS was activated: 

Engine compartment lid hinges 

• Replace actuators.
• CHECK BOTH HINGES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY .
• If hinges are OK, repair hinges with repair kit.

Engine compartment lid catch (only E89) 

• Replace both engine compartment lid catches.
• Check the top sections of the catch and replace if necessary.

Procedure if AFGS was not activated: 

Engine compartment lid hinges 

• Check BOTH HINGES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID and replace if necessary.

Engine compartment lid catch (only E89) 

• Check both engine compartment lid catches and replace if necessary.
• Check the top section of the catch and replace if necessary.