Contents: Removal and installation ↓ Adjustment ↓
Note: The hood is quite bulky, so it is recommended that at least two people perform its removal and installation.
Removal and installation
1. Open the hood and install protective covers on the fenders and the area in front of the windshield. This will protect the body and paintwork when removing the hood.
2. Disconnect any cables or wires that may interfere with removal. Disconnect the windshield washer line near the right hinge.
3. Trace the hood hinges along the outline to ensure accurate installation of the hood (Fig. 9.3).
Fig. 9.3. Trace the rope loops to ensure accurate installation of the hood when it is put into place
4. Have an assistant support the hood on one side. Remove the clamps from each end of the support strut and detach the strut from the hood. Remove the bolts securing the hinges to the hood and remove the hood (Fig. 9.4).
Fig. 9.4. Support the hood with your shoulder while unscrewing the bolts that secure it
5. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Align the hinges according to the marks made in accordance with point 3.
Adjustment
6. Longitudinal and transverse adjustment of the hood is performed by moving the hood within the grooves in the hinge plates after loosening the bolts or nuts.
Note: The bolts installed at the factory are "centering" type bolts and are not adjustable. To adjust the position of the hood relative to the hinges, these bolts should be replaced with standard bolts complete with flat and lock washers.
7. Trace the loops to determine the amount of movement.
8. Loosen the bolts and move the hood to the correct position. Move it a little at a time. Tighten the hinge bolts and carefully lower the hood to check its position.
9. If necessary, after installing the hood, you can adjust the height and transverse direction of the hood latch assembly, located on the radiator support. The criterion for correct adjustment is the reliability of the hood closing and its position flush with the fenders. Circle the heads of the hood latch mounting bolts with a marker to obtain a basis for adjustment, then loosen the bolts and, if necessary, adjust the position of the latch (Fig. 9.9). After adjustment, tighten the bolts again.
Fig. 9.9. To adjust the position of the hood latch horizontally or vertically, loosen the bolts
10. Finally, adjust the bonnet stops on the radiator support so that the bonnet is flush with the fenders when closed (Fig. 9.10).
Fig. 9.10. To adjust the front edge of the hood so that it is flush with the fenders, turn each stop (one of them is indicated by an arrow) clockwise (to lower the hood) or counterclockwise (to lift the hose)
11. The hood latch and hinges should be periodically lubricated with non-lithium based "white grease" to prevent them from sticking and wearing out.