Hood Lock

Removing

-- Open hood.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock Remove/Install Components

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Depending on model:

-- Radiator grille, removing RADIATOR GRILLE ,

-- GTI radiator grille, removing RADIATOR GRILLE, GTI ,

-- Radiator grille, R32, removing RADIATOR GRILLE, R32

All models

-- Disconnect harness connector -5- for Front Hood Switch -F 266-.

Harness connector is secured over right headlamp.

-- Remove bolts -4- (three pieces) on lock carrier -3- and remove lid lock -1- upward.

-- To unclip release -2-, press together tabs on release -arrows-.

-- The locking mechanism is released and release -2- can be removed from lid lock -1-.

Installing

-- Clip release -2- into lid lock -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Lock Remove/Install Components

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-- Install hood lock -1- in lock carrier -3-

-- Tightening specification for bolts -4- : 12 Nm.

-- Connect harness connector -5- for Front Hood Switch -F 266-.

-- Adjust hood lock HOOD, ADJUSTING

Before the hood is closed, a function test of the operating lever and release must be performed.