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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)17 · Body fittings
17 · Body & interior

Bonnet lid - alignment

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Compartment covers › Bonnet lid - alignment
Body fittingsBonnet lid - alignment

BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

Operation 7025A10 · BONNET LID

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Visually inspect for any irregularities in the opening between the bonnet and the front wings, and between the bonnet lid and the bumper.

- To adjust the bonnet lid in a longitudinal direction and to adjust its rake, adjust the bolts securing the hinges to the body.

1. Loosen retaining bolts (1a), body side, of bonnet lid hinge (1b).

BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

- Adjust the bonnet lid longitudinal position and rake from inside the engine compartment ring using the slotted body side hinge bolt holes.

The arrows indicate the possible movements

To adjust the bonnet lid more accurately and quickly, work on one hinge at a time.

1. When the adjustment is complete, tighten bolts (1a) securing body side hinge (1b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Bonnet moving hinge (on body)BoltM60.9all versions
BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

- To adjust the position of the bonnet inside the engine compartment, adjust the hinge bolts, bonnet lid side.

1. Loosen retaining bolts (1a), bonnet side, of bonnet lid hinge (1b).

BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

- Adjust the position inside the engine compartment ring using the slots of the routing holes for the bonnet lid side hinge bolts.

The arrows indicate the possible movements

To adjust the bonnet lid more accurately and quickly, work on one hinge at a time.

1. When the adjustment is complete, tighten hinge (1b) bolts (1a), bonnet lid side, to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Bonnet moving hinge (on bonnet)NutM60.8all versions
BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

- To adjust the end of travel position of the door, tighten or loosen the buffers as necessary.

1. Adjust the buffers.

BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

- If necessary, adjust the lock position, refer to operation:

Op. 7025A34 BONNET LID LOCK (ONE) - R+R OR REPAIR

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