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Body and Frame: Testing and Inspection



010000 Checking Lid And Doors

Checking lid lock, front and rear
Check that the lid locks engage when the lids (front and rear) are closed by engaging the lock upper parts and that they disengage again when the lid releases are activated.

Checking safety hook, front lid
1. Check that the front lid is held down by the safety hook (locking hook) after the lid lock is opened.
2. Check whether the return spring on the upper part of the lock pulls back the safety hook as far as the stop.

Door lock function test
Check that the door locks engage in two stages when the doors are closed and that they disengage again when the door handles are operated (inside and outside).

Functional check of tank cap lock
Lock the vehicle.

Check that tank cap is locked by the tank cap lock in the closed position.