Remove the hood and air intake grille for replacement or repair
Removing the air intake grille
We also remove the air intake grille to approach the windshield wiper, as well as when replacing the windshield
Remove the wiper arms
Remove the washer hose from the niche of the air intake grille by removing it from the holders
Disconnect the windshield washer hoses from the jet hoses
We unscrew, but not completely, the three retainers of the caps for fastening the left side of the air intake box.
Remove the caps and remove the left side of the air intake box
The location of the clips for fastening the left side of the air intake duct is shown by arrows in the photo
Remove the hood seal
In the same way, remove the right side of the air intake duct
The location of the clips for fastening the right side of the air inlet is shown by arrows
Install the grate and all parts in reverse order
Removing and installing the hood
It is advisable to remove the hood with an assistant
We tear off the hood by pulling the handle of its lock
Press the lever and remove the safety hook from the latch
After that, install the hood on the stop
If the hood is not removed for replacement, mark its position relative to the hinges
Holding the hood, unscrew the hinge bolts and remove the hood
Install the hood in reverse order
Removing and adjusting the hood lock
Tear off the hood and install it on the stop
Remove the protective cover of the hood lock, overcoming the force of the latches
We remove the tip of the sheath of the hood lock drive cable from the support bracket of the lock and from the groove of the lock lever
We unscrew the two bolts and remove the hood lock
Install the hood lock in reverse order
Before installing the lock, lubricate its locking mechanism with lithol
If, after installation, the lock is not clearly locked or is difficult to unlock, adjust its position
We loosen the bolts of the lock and move it vertically within the oval holes of the supporting bracket, we achieve a clear operation of the lock