Adjusting engine hood lock, safety hook - AR88.40-P-3030E

MODEL 202 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Lock, Safety Hook Adjustments - MODEL 202

1	Open engine hood
2	Check engine hood lock release cable for easy motion and ensure that it returns completely.	A free travel of approx. 2 mm should be present between the nipple (1) of the engine hood lock release cable and the unlocking lever (2) on the engine hood lock bottom section. Replace release cable if damaged or hard to pull. Refer to:↓
		Removing and installing engine hood lock release cable	AR88.40-P-3100E
3	Loosen screws on engine hood lock top section	Loosen screws only until engine hood lock top section can be moved, however, cannot move freely.
4	Close engine hood
5	Check gaps between engine hood and fender, correct if necessary.	See ↓
		Adjust engine hood	AR88.40-P-3020E
6	Open engine hood
7	Tighten screws on engine hood lock top section	Do not change position of engine hood lock top section.
			*BA88.40-P-1004-01A
8	Press locking lever (3) on engine hood lock bottom section completely down
9	Check function of engine hood lock bottom section	Locking lever (3) should lock in the bottom-most position. A gap should not be present between the locking pawl and its contact surface (arrow). In the event of malfunctions replace engine hood lock bottom section. Refer to:↓
		Removing and installing engine hood lock	AR88.40-P-3200E
10	Press control hook (4) toward front	Safety hook (5) should remain in its original position.
11	Release control hook (4)	The control hook (4) should return to the rear position from the force of the spring alone.
12	Pull safety hook (5) with handle (6) on radiator paneling several times toward front.	The safety hook (5) should pivot back to the rear position easily and completely.
13		Replace safety hook if function is impaired. Do not oil or grease!
14	Smoothly position engine hood on upper frame cross member.	Safety hook (5) should catch automatically.

ENGINE HOOD

Number	Designation		Model 202
BA88.40-P-1004-01A	Screw on engine hood lock top section	Nm	10