Replacing The Bonnet
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE JET CHAIN PARTIALLY .
- Refer to REMOVE HOOD .
Precondition
New part is painted.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .
- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Renew the bonnet.
Parts: Engine compartment lid
NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides. - Position the bonnet on the bonnet hinge. In so doing, observe the existing impressions of nuts (1) and (2).
- Support the bonnet.
- Tighten nuts (1) and (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Bonnet Nut M8 Tightening torque 19 Nm NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side. - Loosen screws (1).
- Remove striker (2) and install on the new bonnet,
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Striker console to bonnet Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm - Release all clips (arrows) with the special tool 2 298 505 .
- Remove damping material (1) and install on the new bonnet.
- Fit all clips,
- Remove seal plugs (1) and (2) and install on the new bonnet.
- Remove seal plugs (1) and (2) and install on the new bonnet.
- Remove clip (1) and install on the new bonnet.
- Check the clips (1) for damage and renew if necessary.
- Renew the sign (1).
Part: Label
- Stick the sign (1) onto the new bonnet.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING JET CHAIN PARTIALLY .