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Hood: Service and Repair



NOTE: Hood is referred to within these procedures as "Bonnet".

Remove





1. Remove split [cotter] pin from bonnet prop lower pivot.
2. Remove washer and anti-rattle washer from pivot.
3. Position suitable chock to support bonnet in a position to gain access to hinge nuts.
4. Release bonnet prop from pivot, fold prop up into bonnet and rest bonnet onto chock.





5. Mark outline of hinge on bonnet.
6. Remove 6 nuts and screws securing bonnet to hinges.
7. With assistance, remove bonnet.


Refit
8. With assistance, position bonnet to hinges.
9. With assistance, fit screws through hinges and bonnet and fit washers and nuts to screws.
10. Align hinges to bonnet markings.
11. Tighten hinge retaining screws.
12. Raise bonnet from chock and connect prop to pivot.
13. Fit anti-raffle and plain washers to pivot and secure with split [cotter] pin.
14. Release prop and close bonnet to check alignment and operation.