Hood, removing, installing and adjusting: Notes
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Up to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 000
1 - Hood
- Removing:
- Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.
- Second technician is needed to support and lift hood during removal.
- Remove gas-filled strut - 5 - from hood - 1 - Gas-filled strut, removing and installing .
- Remove nuts - 4 -.
- Remove hood.
- Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Adjusting:
- Align hood - 1 - between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock Removing and installing lower part of hood lock .
- Hood can be adjusted for height relative to fenders by adjusting buffer stops → Buffer stop for height adjustment .
- Panel gap dimensions → Hood gap dimensions .
2 - Hood hinge
- Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely.
- To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and nuts - 4 -.
3 - Combination bolt
- 21 Nm
4 - Hex nut
- 21 Nm
5 - Gas-filled strut
- Removing and installing Gas-filled strut, removing and installing
As of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001
1 - Hood
- Removing:
- Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.
- Second technician is needed to support and lift hood during removal.
- Remove gas-filled strut - 5 - from hood - 1 - Gas-filled strut, removing and installing .
- Remove nuts - 4 -.
- Remove hood.
- Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Adjusting:
- Align hood - 1 - between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock Removing and installing lower part of hood lock .
2 - Hood hinge
- Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely.
- To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and nuts - 4 -.
3 - Combination bolt
- 21 Nm
4 -
- 21 Nm
5 - Gas-filled strut
- Tube of gas-filled strut must be installed on body side