Pic. 8.17. Bonnet clearance tolerances
Inspect the hood and check that the size of the gaps of the hood openings is within the tolerances indicated in Figure 8.17.
Note. The tolerances are given in mm.
If the gaps differ from the specified, adjust the position of the hood.
Pic. 8.18. Hood adjustment
Open the hood, loosen the bolts securing the hood levers on the side of the lid and adjust the position of the hood (pic. 8.18).
The moment of an inhaling of bolts of fastening: 26 Н·м.
Pic. 8.19. Hood closed height adjustment screw
Close the hood, check the clearance of the closed hood cover and, if necessary, adjust it in height by turning the adjusting screws located on the car body (pic. 8.19).
If necessary, also adjust the position of the hood latch.
Pic. 8.20. Removing the hood release lever
Wrap the end of the screwdriver with a band-aid and, after releasing the clamps securing the hood release lever, remove the lever (pic. 8.20).
Note. The release lever clips cannot be reused, so replace them with new ones when installing the lever.
Hood lock adjustment
Pic. 8.21. Hood lock adjustment
Loosen the hood lock bolts and adjust its position (pic. 8.21).