Bonnet alignment
- Make
- Mini
- Model
- Mini Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–2000
- Section
- Exterior fittings › Bonnet alignment
BodyBonnet alignment
BONNET ALIGNMENT
Service repair no - 76.16.02
Adjust
- Check alignment of bonnet against both wings.
- Open bonnet and mark outline of hinges.
- Loosen 4 nuts and adjust position of bonnet.
- Lightly tighten nuts securing hinges to body.
- Close bonnet and check alignment against both wings.
- Open bonnet and re-adjust bonnet position if necessary.
- Tighten nuts securing hinges to body to 10 Nm.
- Close bonnet and check alignment against both wings.
- Open bonnet and repaint bare areas on hinges.
Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Mini power steering fluid
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