Adjusting the stop pads of the hood

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Screw in stop pads (1) fully until the pin (2) can be pulled out.
Pull out the pin (2) by approximately 5 mm.
Slowly close hood. Pin (2) will be pressed into stop pad (1) while doing so.
Raise hood.
Unscrew stop pad (1) until the stop pad is flush with the upper edge of pin (2).

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