Hood Outer Cover

76.61.11 Hood Outer Cover

CAUTION: Always position trim components on a soft covered, clean work surface.

Where necessary, transfer witness marks from the old cover to aid assembly. New outer covers are supplied complete with the header rail.

The following operation involves the bonding of fabric backed vinyl. If adhesive is to be applied to the fabric backing, Dunlop 758 adhesive or equivalent should be used. For direct application on vinyl surfaces, use Dunlop S1588 adhesive or equivalent. A thin coating of adhesive should be applied to both surfaces and then allowed to cure, until touch dry, for between 5 and 10 minutes before bond is made.

Remove

1. Remove soft-back assembly.







2. Loosen catch screws with special key, release catches from hood and remove both catches.







3. Release fabric flaps from rear of frame.
4. Release fabric flap from front of frame.
5. Remove 14 screws securing tension straps
6. Release frame from outer cover retainers.
7. Remove frame from outer cover.

Refit

1. Clean excess adhesive from frame using a suitable solvent.
2. Position frame to hood outer cover and locate in retainers.
3. Position tension straps and secure with screws.
4. Apply adhesive to fabric flap and secure to front of frame.
5. Apply adhesive to fabric flaps and secure to rear of frame.

CAUTION: Ensure adhesive does not contact frame.

The fabric flaps should be free to move on the frame.

6. Fit hood catches and secure with special key.
7. Fit soft back assembly.