Hood: Service and Repair

Hood, Removing, Installing And Adjusting

Up to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 000







1 - Hood
- Removing:
- Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.
- Second technician is needed to support and lift hood during removal.
- Remove gas-filled strut - 5 - from hood - 1 -.
- Remove nuts - 4 -.
- Remove hood.
- Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Adjusting:
- Align hood - 1 - between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock.
- Hood can be adjusted for height relative to fenders by adjusting buffer stops.
- Panel gap dimensions.
2 - Hood hinge
- Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely.
- To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and nuts - 4 -.
3 - Combination bolt
- 21 Nm
4 - Hex nut
- 21 Nm
5 - Gas-filled strut
- Removing and installing

As of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001







1 - Hood
- Removing:
- Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.
- Second technician is needed to support and lift hood during removal.
- Remove gas-filled strut - 5 - from hood - 1 -.
- Remove nuts - 4 -.
- Remove hood.
- Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Adjusting:
- Align hood - 1 - between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock.
2 - Hood hinge
- Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely.
- To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and nuts - 4 -.
3 - Combination bolt
- 21 Nm
4 - Hex nut
- 21 Nm
5 - Gas-filled strut
- Tube of gas-filled strut must be installed on body side







Gas-filled strut, removing and installing
- Support hood or secure it from falling down.
- Gently lift retaining springs at both ends of gas-filled strut using a screwdriver and unclip gas-filled strut.
- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball stud and engage.
- Install with tube end of strut at body.







Releasing gas from gas-filled strut
- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice area x. Dimension of - x - = 50 mm (2 in.).

CAUTION:
- Clamping must only be done in this area, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.
- Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure.

- Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.
- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of cylinders length (measured from cover edge at piston rod end of cylinder).







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







As of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001
- Impact guard - 1 - for hood inserted.
- During installation, screw buffer - 3 - for height adjustment into hood until it stops.
- For height adjustment, screw out far enough until contour aligns with fender.
- Buffer must make contact on lock carrier after adjustment.
- Buffers - 2 - for strike guard are inserted.

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







Radiator grill, removing and installing
- To remove, disengage locking mechanisms - arrows -.
- Swivel out radiator grille at top, then pull off downward.

NOTE: To ease installation, coat PU seal with lubricant.

- To install, insert centered at bottom (note middle centering) and swivel - in - direction of arrow -.
- Dimension - a - = 1.5 ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - b - = 0.7 ± 0.5 mm
- When installing, make sure radiator grille engage completely (audibly).

Removing and installing catch hook







Up to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 000
- To remove, unscrew cap nuts - 2 - and remove catch hook - 1 -.
- When installing, tighten cap nuts to 11 Nm.







As of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001
- To remove, unscrew cap nuts - 2 - and remove catch hook - 1 - from hood - 3 -.
- When installing, tighten cap nuts to 11 Nm.







Removing and installing lower part of hood lock
- Disengage Bowden cable for hood.
- Remove bolts - 2 - (4x). Tightening torque: 14 Nm
- Remove lower part of lock - 1 -.
- To adjust hood, move lower section of lock up or down as required.







Adjusting lock carrier buffer stop
- Buffer stop must make contact lightly on inner plate when hood is closed.
- When adjusting headlights, re-position buffer stop only for fine adjustment. Tightening torque: 15 Nm