Hinges, Adjusting

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NOTE:

The bolts -2- and hex nuts -3- are not removed, just loosened.

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- By loosening the hex nuts -3- on the left and right lid hinges -1-, the hood can be adjusted from side to side in direction of -arrows c- and lengthwise in direction of -arrows b- between the fenders.

-- By loosening the bolts -2- on the left and right lid hinges -1-, the hood can be adjusted lengthwise in direction of -arrows b- and in height in direction of -arrows c- between the fenders.

-- Make sure the gap dimensions are even.

-- After adjusting, perform corrosion protection measures on the lid hinges -1-, the hex nuts -5- and the bolts -2-.

-- If necessary, reposition the adjusting buffers.

Tightening Specifications

Hinges. Refer to OVERVIEW - HOOD .