Hood, Adjusting

Fig 1: Identifying Hood, Adjusting

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-- For Basic Setting of hood -1-, vehicle must stand on the ground and catches must be removed.

-- Remove catches -9-. See "Catch" in item: 1.

-- Remove gas-filled strut -2- at hood -1- GAS STRUT

-- By loosening hex nuts -5- and bolt -3- at left and right on hood hinge -4- (do not unscrew completely), hood -1- can be aligned between fenders.

-- In rear area, height of hood -1- can be adjusted to fenders with adjusting screw -6- on left and right sides.

-- Stop buffers -7- (Qty. two) do not serve to adjust. Their function is to stabilize and to cushion the hood -1-.

-- Hood -1- can be adjusted in height relative to fenders in the front area using the stops -8- (Qty. two).

-- Ensure gap dimensions are even.

-- After installing or adjusting perform corrosion protection measures on hinges -4-, hex head nuts -5- screws -3-.

-- After hood -1- has been adjusted, catches can be reinstalled and adjusted. See "Catch" in item: 1.

Hood Lock, Adjusting

-- If after closing hood the gap dimensions are no longer as they had been adjusted, adjustment can be corrected slightly by the lid lock and catches.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Lock, Adjusting

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-- Remove radiator grille RADIATOR GRILLE

-- If the bolts -1- are loosened now, hood gap dimensions can be corrected or adjusted

-- Tightening specifications: Bolts -1- 12 Nm

-- Adjust catches. See "Catch" in item: 1.