Hood: Adjustments

Hood, removing, installing and adjusting (up to model year 2005)

Up to model year 2005







1 - Hood
- Removing:
- Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.

NOTE: A 2nd technician is needed to support and raise the hood.

- Remove gas-filled strut from hood.
- Remove bolts.
- Remove hood.

- Install in reverse sequence.
- Adjusting:
- Align hood between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock.
- Hood can be adjusted for height relative to fenders by adjusting buffer stops.
2 - Hood hinge
3 - Screw
- 21 Nm
4 - Nut
- 21 Nm
5 - Gas strut
- Removing and installing.







Buffer stop for height adjustment
- Buffer stops - 1 - and - 2 - must make contact lightly against lock carrier when hood is closed.

NOTE: The buffer stops can be used for adjusting the height of the hood.