Adjusting Hood

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE HOOD STRIKER .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 41 00... Gap dimensions for body

Loosen nuts (1) and (2) until the hood can be pushed.
Slide the hood in longitudinal direction and to the side until the hood has the specified gap dimension.

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Check
Check gap dimensions.

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Result

» Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications.

Measure
- Adjusting hood,

Install the nuts (1) and (2) and tighten,

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Hood to the hinge
Nut M8
	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE HOOD STRIKER .
Refer to ADJUST THE STRIKER ON THE HOOD .