Height, Adjusting Using Adjusting Buffer

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Adjustment dimensions. Refer to ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Adjustment Gauge: 3371

Fig 1: Gap Adjustment Gauge (3371)
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Procedure

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-- Before adjustment of the hood -2- completely install the adjusting buffer -1-.

-- Remove the adjusting buffer until the closed hood lays with a light pretension on the lock carrier.

-- Check if the hood is without play and in a flush position by pressing or pulling on it.

-- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.