Hood, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Adjusting Gauge 3371

Gap Dimensions for Hood 

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Dimensions For Hood

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• In -A- area = 3.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm.
• In -B- area = 4.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm
• In -C- area = 4.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm
• In -D- area = 4.0 mm to 2.5 mm (in transition area)
• In -E- area = 3.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm
• In -F- area = 3.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm

Fig 2: Buffer Stop for Height Adjustment

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• Adjusting buffer -1- must lightly contact the lock carrier when the lid is closed.
• Rubber buffers -2- act as a strike guard and should not make contact with the lid closed.

Hood Projection 

Fig 3: Identifying Correct Adjustment

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-- For correct adjustment, lid -1- must project in the headlamp area -2-.

• Dimension -a- = 3.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm
• Projection dimension -b- = 3 mm +/- 0.5 mm