Attention. The hood is made of aluminium. Therefore, when assembling, make sure that the fittings intended for this purpose are used (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.). In other cases, contact corrosion may occur at the joints. The connecting elements must have a special protective layer that has a greenish color.
Withdrawal
Open the hood 1 (pic. 12.13) and place a clean rag under the corners of the hood to protect the vehicle's paintwork when the hood is removed.
Disconnect the supply hose and electrical connector on the washer nozzle. Release the wiring.
Remove the hinge guard on the left side.
Note the position of the hood. To do this, circle the nuts on the hinge with a felt-tip pen 4 (pic. 12.13).
Support the hood with an assistant.
Remove the gas-filled rack 5 (pic. 12.13). To do this, use a small screwdriver to slightly raise the locking spring - arrow (pic. 12.13). Remove the gas-filled strut from the spherical pin.
Remove the gas-filled strut from the lower spherical pin in the same way.
If a new gas-filled rack is to be installed, the old rack must be degassed to dispose of the old rack. To do this, fix the gas-filled strut in a vise at the section X shown in fig. 12.14. To avoid an accident, be sure to clamp the stand at the indicated area. At a distance equal to ⅓ of the length, saw through the body of the gas-filled rack. Use goggles to protect your eyes when sawing a gas-filled stanchion.
Loosen nuts 4 (pic. 12.13) and with the help of an assistant, remove the hood.
Installation
Paint the hood if necessary.
With the help of an assistant, hang the hood. Position the hood in accordance with the previously marked marks on the hinge and secure it with nuts. If a new hood is mounted, it must be adjusted.
Install the gas strut so that the piston rod points towards the hood and the body towards the body. Attach the gas-filled strut to the spherical pins and snap into place.
If the shock absorbers are removed, they must be reinstalled. First, turn them all the way in, then turn them out so that the closed hood fits snugly on the wings.
Snap on the hood hinge guard.
Connect the hose to the windshield washer nozzles and the electrical connector for heating the nozzles. Clip the hose and electrical wiring.
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