Bonnet

Bonnet







To remove

NOTE: It is recommended that 2 people carry out steps 3, 4 and 5.

1. Open the bonnet.

IMPORTANT: Protect the painted surface on the rear edge of the bonnet.

2. Remove the washer nozzle hose from the bracket on the cover over the bulkhead.
3. Mark the position of the bonnet and release the bonnet from the hinges, (2 persons).
4. Detach the gas spring from the bonnet (secured on a ball pin, locked with a clip), (2 persons).







5. Lift away the bonnet, (2 persons).

To fit

Fit the bonnet in reverse order.

NOTE: Bonnet replacement: Remove the front seal and sound insulation (use curved needle-nose pliers) from the bonnet to be replaced and remount these on the new bonnet.

Adjustment







NOTE: The bonnet hinge mountings are elongated to permit bonnet position adjustment.

1. Open the bonnet and loosen the 4 retainer bolts from the bonnet hinges.
2. Adjust the bonnet and tighten the retainer bolts.

After adjustment

- Check the function by opening and closing the bonnet a few times. Drop the bonnet from a height of about 30 cm (12 inches).
- Check the bonnet locking mechanism by pulling up the front of the closed bonnet.







- Adjust the bonnet height by means of the striker pin, nominal height 62 mm. Adjust the stops accordingly.