86 21... Adjusting hood pretension - Camloc fastener with spacers: Locking

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Press hood in lid frame downwards by hand. Turn Camloc fastener clockwise until it is heard and felt to lock into place. Wing (1) of Camloc fastener is parallel to outer edge of hood.

Fig 1: Identifying Wing Of Camloc Fastener

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Raise hood and place block (1) between centering pin (2) and platform. Lower hood and position centering pin (2) on block (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Pin On Block

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Remove spring nut (1) from Camloc fastener (2).

Fig 3: Remove Spring Nut From Camloc Fastener

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