Hood: Description and Operation

Common to coupe and convertible models, the hood assembly consists of one piece inner and outer panels, clinched and bonded together, with cosmetic bead PVC sealant applied to all clinch joints.

Hinge assemblies, hinge reinforcements, gas strut brackets and a hood lock striker are attached to the inner panel which also accommodates a hood liner. The hinge assemblies are of double link design to permit minimum clearance between the hood leading edge and the top of the bumper casing.

The hood seats on EPDM sponge bulb seals on the BIW front cross member and four flanges on the secondary bulkhead, and on a transverse seal bonded to the plenum cover.