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Bonnet

Bonnet


To remove

Note

It is recommended that 2 people carry out steps 3, 4 and 5.



1. Open the bonnet.

Important

Protect the painted surface on the rear edge of the bonnet.


2. Remove the hose for the washer nozzles from the bracket on the cover over the bulkhead.

3. Mark the position of the bonnet and release the bonnet from the hinges, (2 persons).

4. Remove the gas springs from their upper mounts in the bonnet (on ballpins, locked with a clip), ( 2 persons).


5. Lift away the bonnet, (2 persons).


To fit

Fit the bonnet in reverse order.

Note

Bonnet replacement: Remove the front seal and sound insulation from the bonnet to be replaced (use curved needlenose pliers) and remount these on the new bonnet.


Adjustment


Note

The bonnet hinge mountings are elongated to permit adjustment of the bonnet position.



1. Open the bonnet and loosen the 4 retainer bolts from the bonnet hinges.

2. Adjust the bonnet and tighten the retainer bolts.



After adjustment

• Check the function by opening and closing the bonnet a few times. Drop the bonnet from a height of about 30 cm (12 inches).

• Check the bonnet locking mechanism by pulling up at the front of the closed bonnet.


Adjustment of bonnet height



• Adjust the bonnet height by means of the striker pin, nominal height 62 mm. Adjust the stops accordingly.