51 23 004 Adjusting engine hood/bonnet lock

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Position Of Engine Hood/Bonnet Striker Plate:

Ideal adjustment:

The engine hood/bonnet striker plate must be correctly positioned on both sides, as shown in the picture.

To check on the left side, unhook the safety arrester hook.

Fig 1: View Of Engine Hood/Bonnet Striker Plate

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Adjusting:

Unfasten screws (1).

Slide lock in required direction.

Tighten down screws.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Hood/Bonnet Lock Retaining Screws

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Release engine hood/bonnet contact on underside and remove in direction of arrow.

Unfasten screws (1).

Slide lock in required direction.

Tighten down screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hood/Bonnet Contact

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Check adjustment, refer to appropriate article about position of engine hood/bonnet striker plate - ideal adjustment.

Repeat procedure until ideal setting is reached.

Gap Dimension, Engine Hood/Bonnet/Bumper:

Adjust engine hood/bonnet/bumper gap.

Tighten down screws when the correct position is reached.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 23 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .