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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)17 · Body fittings
17 · Body & interior

Bonnet lid - alignment

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Compartment covers › Bonnet lid - alignment
Body fittingsBonnet lid - alignment

BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

Operation 7025A10 · BONNET LID

Lift the bonnet and support it.

Carry out the operations described below to adjust the bonnet lid in a vertical direction:

Check and, if necessary, alter the height of the buffers.

1. Loosen the bolts fixing the bonnet lock.

BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

Proceed with adjusting the position of the bonnet, making use of the slotted openings for the bolts fixing the bonnet lock and hinges.

The arrows indicate the possible adjustments for the bonnet.

If necessary, alter the height of the buffers.

When the adjustment is completed, tighten the bolts fixing the bonnet lock and hinges to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
MOVING HINGES ON BONNETBoltM80,96 ÷ 1,44
BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

If the adjustments indicated in the previous points are insufficient, adjust the position of the bonnet hinges as described below.

1. Using the special tool, release the fixing buttons (1a) and remove the covers (1b) for the windscreen base trim.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1878077000KnifeRetainer removal
BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

Op. 7210E22 R.R. WINDSCREEN BASE TRIM

1. Loosen the fixing bolts (1a) and adjust the position of the bonnet hinges (1b) until the alignment is correct.

The arrows indicate the possible adjustments for the bonnet hinges.

When the adjustment is completed, tighten the bolts fixing the bonnet hinges to the side panel.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
WING TO LIGHT CLUSTER BASE MOUNTING BRACKETBoltM86,4 ÷ 9,6
BONNET LID - ALIGNMENT

Repaint the area of the hinges.

Op. 7210E22 R.R. WINDSCREEN BASE TRIM

Position the covers for the windscreen base trim and fit the securing buttons.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma

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