Hood: Adjustments

Hood, removing, installing and adjusting (from model year 2006)

From model year 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 -.
- 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 - 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.
- 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)