Hood, From MY 2006

Hood, from MY 2006

From MY 2006





1 Hood

• Removing:

• Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.

• Second person is required to support and lift hood.

• Remove gas-filled strut - 5 - from hood - 1 - => [ Gas-filled strut, removing and installing ].

• 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 => [ Removing and installing lower part of hood
lock ].

2 Hood hinge

• Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely.

• To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and nuts - 4 -.

3 Screw

• 21 Nm

4 Nut

• 21 Nm

5 Gas 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.

Removing and installing lower part of hood lock





- Disengage hood release => [ Hood Cable ] Hood Cable.

- Remove bolts - 2 - (4x).

- Remove lower part of lock - 1 -.

- To adjust hood, move lower section of lock up or down as required.

2 Screw (14 Nm)