Nominal value of clearances:
- The gap between the hood and the roof is 3.5±0.5 mm
Fit
1. Open the hood.
2. Loosen the bolts 2 if a slight longitudinal displacement of the hood is required, and adjust the hood 1 (see illustration).
3. Loosen the tightening of the hinge bolts 3 if significant longitudinal displacement of the hood is required, and adjust the hood (see illustration 34.2).
4. Fit the hood so that it does not fall in relation to the front end and the upper contour of the wings.
If the hood needs to be moved a large distance, loosen the bolts 4 securing the hood bracket, adjust the hood and tighten the bolts 5 with a force of 10 Nm (see illustration).
5. Tighten bolts 3 and 2 with a torque of 10 Nm (see illustration 34.2).
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6. Adjust the height of the hood stop buffers 6 by screwing them in or out so that the hood does not tilt, does not sink in or protrude relative to the fenders (see illustration).
7. If necessary, loosen bolt 7 of the bonnet lock, lower it or raise it and tighten bolts 8 with a force of 10 Nm (see illustration).
Caution: To perform this operation, disconnect the air intake pipe and remove the hood lock cover.
8. Loosen bolts 2 and fit the bonnet transversely. After fitting, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (see illustration 34.7).
9. Loosen the hood lock mounting bolts and adjust it in the longitudinal and transverse directions relative to the bracket. Then tighten the lock mounting bolts with a force of 10 Nm.
10. Check the operation of the hood lock and latch by closing and opening the hood.