Hood: Service and Repair

Hood, Removing, Installing And Adjusting







1 - Hood

Removing:
- Disconnect hose to windshield washer system and unclip.

- Second person is needed to support and lift hood during removal

- Disconnect gas-filled strut - 2 - from hood - 1 -.
- Remove bolts - 6 -.
- Remove hood.

Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.

Adjusting:
- Align hood - 1 - between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock Fig. 4.

- Hood can be adjusted for height relative to fenders by adjusting stop buffers - 4 - Fig. 2.
- Panel gap dimensions Fig. 5.







2 - Gas-filled strut
- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball stud.
- Install with tube end of strut at body of vehicle.
3 - Hood hinge
- Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely
- To remove, remove bolts - 5 - , - 6 - and - 7 -.
4 - Stop buffer
- Adjusting Fig. 2.
5 - Bolts (2x)
- 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)
6 - Bolts (2x)
- 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)







7 - Bolt
- 7.5 Nm (66 in.lb)
8 - Hood lock release
- To remove, remove bolt - 9 -.
- Installing Fig. 3.
- Hood lock release can only be adjusted in direction of travel
9 - Bolts (3x)
- 8 Nm (71 in.lb)