Body

Remove and install the hood lock plate

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Removal
  • Open the hood.

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  • Press the release lever on the lock plate in the opening direction and unhook the Bowden cable from the lever.

  • Unhook the cable sheath from the anchor bracket.

  • Mark the installed position of the lock plate mounting bolts. To do so, circle the bolt heads with a felt-tip pen.

  • Unscrew the lock plate and remove it.

Installation
  • Install the lock plate, align it according to the marks and tighten the bolts.

  • Hook the Bowden cable onto the anchor bracket and the lock lever.

  • If necessary, adjust the lock plate. To do so, loosen the 3 bolts and move the striker plate. Then tighten the bolts.

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