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Bonnet, doors and bootlid, brief description

Bonnet, doors and bootlid, brief description


Bonnet

The bonnet is manufactured of aluminium.

The bonnet locking mechanism consists of two spring locks, which are placed in the upper radiator crossmember and are operated via wires from the control located in the compartment. When the bonnet lock is released, the front edge of the bonnet is raised and the bonnet is opened by releasing a catch.

The bonnet is equipped with a lifting spring of the gas cartridge type that keeps the bonnet in the open position. To improve access the bonnet can be placed in a service position by lifting up the bonnet a little bit further. The hinges, which are single jointed and lubrication free, are fixed to the body and bonnet with the possibility of adjustment.

Doors

The hinge brackets are bolted to the door and body. The door is manufactured of steel where the hinge joints on the front and rear doors are lubrication free.

Bootlid

The bootlid has two hinges that are secured to the parcel shelf and bootlid. The lift springs are mechanical and adjustable depending on the weight of bootlid, for example , when fitting a spoiler.