Figure 9.24. Hood details: 1 - loops; 2 - bolt; 3 - emphasis; 4 – lock drive lever; 5 - cable; 6 - lock; 7 - safety device; 8 - hood
Bonnet details are shown in Figure 9.24.
Removing
- be sure to mark the position of the hood hinges with a felt-tip pen;
- disconnect the fluid supply pipe to the washer jet, mounted on the hood;
Figure 9.25. Hood bolts
- unscrew the bolts securing the hood to the hinges (Figure 9.25), then, with an assistant, carefully remove the hood from the vehicle.
Installation
- screw in the hood mounting bolts, installing the hinges according to the previously applied marks, then tighten them securely;
- slowly lower the hood and check that the latch is engaged in the lock. With the hood closed, make sure that the gaps between it and the fenders are the same on both sides, and that the front edge of the hood is at the same height as the fenders;
- adjustment of the side clearances of the hood is carried out by moving the hinges, if the bolts of their fastening to the hood are released. The height of the front edge of the hood is adjusted by moving the hood latch. Clearance values are given at the beginning of the section.