Hood frame – Adjust

Service Repair No. 76.61.09

Note: If a foul or excessive clearance condition at the 'A' post striker plates exists, carry out Header rail – Adjust.

Hood frame – Adjust

1. Release hood handles.
2. Lift hood and place a 50mm deep wooden block between top of each 'B' post and underside of hood frame.

3. Remove headlining tension rod screws, at either side of rear shelf, and remove tension rods.

CAUTION: Remove tension rods as they may pierce hood or headlining if hood is inadvertently lowered.

4. Reach between hood strut and rear quarter trim panel to disengage elastic headlining strap from base of hood strut. Remove wire clip from headlining strap.

5. Remove retaining clip, retain Belville washer as the clevis pin is withdrawn from strut trunnion.
6. With assistance, carefully lower hood whilst guiding loose hood struts through hood frame.

CAUTION: Ensure that struts are held in a 'safe' position whilst hood is lowered to avoid damage to hood or headlining.

WARNING: Ensure that hands are not trapped in hood frame as it is lowered.

7. Lower both rear windows.