screws (1) fastening the hinge bar to the hood | nuts (3) hinge assembly fasteners (2) to body panel |
1. The details of the installation of the hinge straps of the hood are shown in the illustrations, which include all references in the text.
2. If both hinges are to be replaced, remove the hood (see Section Removal, installation and adjustment of a cowl), if there is one, open it and fix it in a vertical position.
3. Remove the air intake cover (see Section Removing the front wiper drive).
4. Remove the rubber pad of the hinge - the pads must be replaced without fail.
5. Cut the seal around the hinge in such a way as to ensure the free movement of the latter - the seals must be replaced without fail, the seal must be painted during installation.
6. Mark the position of the hinge strips.
7. Remove the gas-filled stop (see Section Removal and installation of a gas-filled stop for fixing the hood in the open position).
8. Remove the fixing screws (1) and give nuts (3).
9. Remove hinge assembly (2).
10. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - make sure that the hinge strips are installed in accordance with the markings made during the dismantling process.
11. Check the correct position of the hood, if necessary, make the appropriate adjustment (see Section Removal, installation and adjustment of a cowl).