Special tools and workshop equipment required
Gap Dimensions for Hood
Note
All dimensions are in mm with a +- 0.5 mm tolerance.
Height Adjustment Stop Buffer
1 - Adjusting Buffer
Note
The adjusting buffers are used to adjust the height of the lid.
2 - Hood
Hood Impact Guard, Replacing
Note
The impact guard is also equipped with double-sided adhesive tape.
1 - Clip
2 - Impact Guard
3 - Hood
Hood Latch, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to → Chapter "Lock Carrier Cover, Removing and Installing, Vehicles through MY 2014".
- Left: Remove the washer fluid reservoir filler neck. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.92; Overview - Windshield Washer System.
- Disconnect the connector -4- from the anti-theft alarm system.
- Disconnect the connector from the lock carrier.
- Remove bolts -3-.
- Disconnect the hook from the cable -left arrow- and remove it with the guide downward from the hood latch -1-.
- Disconnect the release cable from the release lever -right arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Move the hood latch in the oblong holes in the lock carrier to adjust the height of the hood.
Hood Release Lever, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Pull the securing clip -2- out of the operating lever -1- slightly -arrow A- using a small screwdriver.
- Pull the operating lever back -arrow B- to release the hood and hold it in this position.
Caution
If the operating lever is pulled out crooked, the mount could be damaged.
- At the same time, pull the operating lever level with the center of the vehicle and out of the mount -arrow C-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.