Hood Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Front Lid Seal

Removing the front lid seal







1. Open front lid.







2. Pull the seal from the flanges at the corner pieces -A-, wings -B-, closing panel -C- and plenum chamber cover -D-.

Removing the front lid seal







1. Lift the seal -1- up and off -A-.







Installing front lid seal

Fitting front lid seal







INFORMATION:
- Before replacing, check the existing seal for signs of damage (areas torn, crushed, etc.). If there are signs of damage, the seal must be replaced.
- The seal is pressed onto the flange without any additional sealants.

1. Fit the seal -1- from above -A-.







Installing front lid seal







INFORMATION: Pay particular attention to the areas near the tight roundings for correct installation; there must be no deformation or stretching.

1. Pre-position the seal -1- and press onto the sheetmetal flanges in this area -A-.







2. Apply the seal evenly along the flange. Position and press the seal without any tension on the flanges to the wing -B-, to the closing panel -C- and to the radiator tank cover -D-.
3. Check for correct fitting -inset-.
4. Close front lid.