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Hood Lock






Hood Lock

Removing

- Open hood.





Depending on model:

- Radiator grille, removing => [ Radiator Grille ] Radiator Grille,

- GTI radiator grille, removing => [ Radiator Grille, GTI ] ,

- Radiator grille, R32, removing => [ Radiator Grille, R32 ]

All models

- Disconnecting release => [ Hood Release, Disconnecting ] Hood Release, Disconnecting

- Disconnect harness connector - 5 - for Front Hood Switch (F 266).

Harness connector is secured over right headlamp.

- Remove bolts - 4 - (three pieces) on lock carrier - 3 - and remove lid lock - 1 - upward.

- To unclip release - 2 -, press together tabs on release - arrows -.

- The locking mechanism is released and release - 2 - can be removed from lid lock - 1 -.

Installing

- Clip release - 2 - into lid lock - 1 -.





- Install hood lock - 1 - in lock carrier - 3 -

- Tightening specification for bolts - 4 -: 12 Nm.

- Connect harness connector - 5 - for Front Hood Switch (F 266).

- Install release - 2 - => [ Hood Release, Disconnecting ] Hood Release, Disconnecting.

- Adjust hood lock => [ Hood, Adjusting ] Adjustments

Before the hood is closed, a function test of the operating lever and release must be performed.