Hood Latch: Adjustments

51 23 004 - Adjusting engine hood/bonnet lock





Position of engine hood/bonnet striker plate:
Ideal adjustment:
The engine hood/bonnet striker plate must be correctly positioned on both sides, as shown in the picture.
To check on the left side, unhook the safety arrester hook.





Adjusting:
Unfasten screws (1).
Slide lock in required direction.
Tighten down screws.





Release engine hood/bonnet contact on underside and remove in direction of arrow.
Unfasten screws (1).
Slide lock in required direction.
Tighten down screws.
Check adjustment, refer to Position of engine hood/bonnet striker plate - Ideal adjustment.
Repeat procedure until ideal setting is reached.

Gap dimension, engine hood/bonnet/bumper:
Ideal adjustment:
Refer to Gap dimensions, body.
To adjust, refer to Adjustment.
Tighten down screws when the correct position is reached.
Tightening torque, 51 23 1AZ 51 23 Hood/Bonnet Locks.