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Doors, Hood and Trunk: Testing and Inspection




All Latches, Hinges and Locks Inspection

Doors and Trunk Lid

Check that doors and trunk lid open / close smoothly and close completely.

If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinges and latch, or replace door lock or trunk lid latch if necessary.

Hood

- Check that hood is held in secondary latch position when hood lock is released.
- Check that hood opens and closes smoothly.
- Check that hood closes completely in full latch position.

If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinges and latch, or replace hood latch if necessary.