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Adjusting bonnet lock > < Separating Bowden cable
Adjusting bonnet
   
Adjusting bonnet
–  For initial adjustment of bonnet, -1-, the vehicle must be standing on the ground and the latch hook be removed.
–  Remove arrester -9- → Item.
–  Disconnect gas strut -2- at bonnet -1- → Chapter.
–  By loosening hexagon nuts -5- and bolt -3- on both bonnet hinges -4- (do not remove) the bonnet -1- can be aligned between wings.
–  The rear part of the bonnet -1- can be adjusted both sides to the wing height by using the adjustment screws -6-.
–  The stop buffers -7- (Qty. 2) are not used for adjustment. They have the function of stabilising and damping the bonnet -1-.
–  The front part of the bonnet -1- can be adjusted to wing height by using the adjustment buffers -8- (Qty. 2).
–  Ensure that gaps are uniform → Rep. Gr.00.
–  Carry out corrosion protection measures on hinge -4-, hexagon nuts -5- and bolts -3- following assembly or adjustment procedures.
–  After adjusting bonnet -1-, install and adjust arrester → Item.

   

Adjusting bonnet lock > < Separating Bowden cable