Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair

Gas-filled Strut, Removing And Installing







1 - Gas-filled strut

Removing:
- Prop up or secure hood - 2 - in open position.
- Remove securing clip - 5 -.
- Also remove clip - 3 -.
- Lift hood slightly, remove bolt - 4 - and remove gas-filled strut.

Installing:
- Install with tube end of strut at body of vehicle.

2 - Hood
3 - Securing clip
4 - Pins
5 - Securing clip
6 - Stop buffer
- Hood height adjustment Fig. 2.







Fig. 1 Releasing gas from strut
- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice area - x -.
Dimension - x -: 50 mm (2 in.)
- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of cylinder's length (measured from piston rod end of cylinder).

WARNING: Clamp only in the area shown; otherwise there is a risk of an accident!

NOTE: Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure. Cover the sawing area with a clean rag to contain any escaping fluid.







Fig. 2 Adjusting height of stop buffers
- When hood is closed, stop buffer - 3 - (2x external) must rest lightly on the lock carrier.

NOTE: The stop buffers can be used for adjusting the height of the hood.

- Turn stop buffer - 1 - (2x internal) in hood - 2 - until impact, then unscrew one half rotation.
Marking - A - must point toward rear of vehicle.







Fig. 3 Hood latch release
- Hood lock actuator - 2 - must be flush with radiator grill when closed.
- Hood lock actuator must be centrally positioned relative to radiator grill.







Fig. 4 Removing and installing lower section of hood lock
- Disengage hood lock cable.
- Remove bolts - 2 - (4x).
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft.lb)
- Remove lower section of lock - 3 -.

1 - Lock carrier
- To adjust hood, move lower section of lock up or down as required.







Fig. 5 Panel gap dimensions
- Gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.
- Dimension - a - = 3.0 mm