Adjusting Bonnet

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For more information see: BODY DIMENSIONS .

• Remove protective cap (1).
• Loosen nuts (2) and (3) until the bonnet can be pushed.
• Move bonnet in longitudinal and side wise direction until the bonnet reaches the specified gap dimensions.

Check 

• Check gap dimensions.

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Result 

» Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications.

Measure

• Adjust bonnet.

• Tighten nuts (2) and (3).

  Tightening torques 

  Bonnet to hinge
  Nut M8	Tightening torque  19 Nm

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• Install the protective cap (1).

Adjusting engine compartment lid catch 

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• Adjust striker (1) by turning nut (2).

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Check 

• Check gap dimensions between the bonnet and the headlights.

  Check gap dimensions between the bonnet and the front ornamental grill.

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Result 

» Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications.

Measure

• Adjust bonnet catch.

Adjust stop pads 

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• Screw in stop pads (1) fully until the pin (2) can be pulled out.

  Pull the pin (2) out approx. 5 mm.

• Slowly close bonnet.
• Pin (2) will be pressed into stop pad (1) while doing so.
• Raise bonnet.
• Unscrew stop pad (1) so far until setting plug (1) is flush with the upper edge of pin (2). 

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