Note. At least two people are required to carry out the removal and installation of the hood, since it is inconvenient to do it alone.
Removal and installation
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see note at the beginning of this chapter).
2. Open the hood and place mats on the fenders to protect them while they are being removed.
3. Disconnect the wire "masses" (see illustration).
9.3. Remove the bolt (indicated by an arrow), fastening wire "masses" in the engine compartment
4. Outline the hinge and hood mounting plate (see illustration).
9.4. Clearly circle both hood hinge plates
5. Have a helper raise the hood while you disconnect the hinge.
6. Turn away bolts of fastening of loops and a cowl and lift a cowl.
7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Adjustment
8. The hood position is adjusted by moving the hood relative to the hinge plates after loosening the bolts or nuts securing the hinges to the hood.
9. Circle the entire hinge plate so that you can judge the amount of movement.
10. Turn away bolts or nuts and move a cowl in the necessary direction. Tighten the hinge bolts, carefully lower the hood and check that everything is properly aligned.
11. Finally, adjust the hood buffers on the support located on the radiator so that the hood is flush with the wings when closed (see illustration).
9.11. Unscrew or screw in the hood bumpers to adjust the level of the hood flush with the fenders
12. The hood latch assembly, like the hinges, must be periodically lubricated with lithium-based white grease to prevent sticking and wear.