Front hood seal (from model year 2006) - assembly overview

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Fig 1: Front Hood Seal (From Model Year 2006) - Assembly Overview

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1 - Gasket for lock carrier

Apply gasket at left and right on foam piece.
When doing this, make sure it is applied without gaps.
Compress excess length of gasket along lock carrier.

2 - Left sealing profile

Self-adhering, adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

3 - Gasket for plenum chamber

Apply gasket at left and right on foam piece.
When doing this, make sure it is applied without gaps.
Compress excess length of gasket along front panel of plenum chamber.