Install Hood

NOTE: RISK OF 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.

NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.

Position the hood on the hood hinge. Note the existing impressions of the nuts (1) and (2).
Support the hood.

Install the nuts (1) and (2) and tighten them.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Fig 1: Hood Nuts Tightening Sequence

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Slowly close the hood and check for bodywork contact, repositioning the hood if necessary.

Follow-up work