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Vauxhall Astra F04 · Body Equipment
04 · Body & interior

Folding hood, replace, Model 53-B (Folding Roof)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra F
Section
Folding Roof › Repair Instructions › Folding hood, replace, Model 53-B
Body EquipmentFolding hood, replace, Model 53-B

 

Folding Hood, Replace - Model 53-B  

Object Number: 616201  Size: DEFAULT  Important!   

Replace folding hood only when damaged, not just to eliminate any wind noise or water ingress.  

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Cover strip tensioner rail - see operation "Cover strip tensioner rail, remove and install or replace - Model 53-B", rear screen - see operation "Rear screen, remove and install or replace - Model 53-B".  

Mark installation position.  

Object Number: 2387121  Size: DEFAULT

Upper rear end panel, partially - 4 clips (1), rear screen frame struts (3), inner covering retainer strip (2).  

Object Number: 2387101  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

External covering tension cable - see operation "External covering tension cable, remove and install or replace".  

Velcro,  

cable (1).  

Object Number: 2387124  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Tension belts right and left from quarter panel (arrow).  

Object Number: 2387125  Size: DEFAULT

In vehicles with manually operated folding hoods (1) - gas struts - see operation "Gas strut folding hood, replace - Model 53-B".  

Vehicles with electrically operated folding hood (2) - detach hydraulic cylinder at top, retract hydraulic cylinder.  

Object Number: 616201  Size: DEFAULT  Important!   

Right and left hydraulic cylinders retract and extend simultaneously, protect neighbouring parts.  

Object Number: 2387122  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Fastening bolts (1) for folding hood - 3 bolts on each side; release folding hood at front. Folding hood - 2nd mechanic.  

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Position folding hood (do not lock). Screw in fastening bolts (1) loosely - 3 bolts on each side, folding hood in marked position.  

Object Number: 616199  Size: DEFAULT  Tighten (Torque)   

Folding hood to rear quarter panel - 30 ± 5 Nm/22 ± 4 lbf. ft.  

Object Number: 2387121  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Right and left tensioning straps to rear quarter panel.  

Object Number: 2387125  Size: DEFAULT

Vehicles with manually actuated folding hood (1) - gas struts.  

Vehicles with electrically operated folding hood (2) - extend hydraulic cylinder, attach hydraulic cylinder at top.  

Object Number: 616201  Size: DEFAULT  Important!   

Right and left hydraulic cylinders retract and extend simultaneously, protect neighbouring parts.  

Object Number: 2387156  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Insert cable (1). Velcro.  

Object Number: 2387124  Size: DEFAULT

Place external covering tension cable in tensioner rail. Fix with attached fixing pieces.  

Rear screen frame strut.  

Object Number: 2387116  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616197  Size: DEFAULT  Measure   

Align outer covering.  

Distance (1) from folding hood seam welded seam in rear quarter panel.  

Distance (1) must be the same on right and left.  

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

External covering tension cable.  

Remove transport safety catches from latch handles. Lock folding hood at front.  

Object Number: 616196  Size: DEFAULT  Inspect   

Check that outer covering is centred and does not cast wrinkles.  

Object Number: 2387112  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Punch out side straps - 4 holes (5) per side. The reference points are the fastening holes in the cover strip tensioner rail and retaining plate (1).  

Object Number: 616201  Size: DEFAULT  Important!   

Retaining plate in outer covering - long end towards rear.  

Bracing groove beading strip.  

Adjust folding hood - see operation "Folding hood, adjust - Model 53-B". rear screen.  

Upper rear end panel shelf, partially - 4 clips (4). Tighten holder frame rear screen (3). Internal cover (2) retaining strip.  

Install rear quarter panel inner panelling on right/left.  

Object Number: 2399874  Size: DEFAULT

 

 


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