freightliner MT45 2019 - Hood System; Hood Removal, Installation, and Adjustments

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Hood Removal:
1. For removal of the gas springs. See page 28.
2. Disconnect wire harness plug connections.
3. Remove the 4 bolts tying the left and right hinge assemblies to the body of the
truck.
4. Disconnect hood prop.
5. At this point the hood can be removed.
Hood Installation:
1. Before installation fasten hinge assemblies to hood assembly. Now using the origi-
nal 4 fasteners install the completed assembly.
2. For installation of the gas springs, see page 28.
3. Reconnect all wiring.
4. Reconnect hood prop.
Hinge Replacement:
1. To replace hood hinge, remove three bolts attached to hood assembly.
2. Remove two bolts attached to windshield rail.
3. Slide hinge out to the side of the truck.
4. To replace hinge, install in reverse order.
Hood Stop Adjustment:
1. The stops that support the hood should be adjusted if the hood ever comes into
contact with the cab skirts. The stop bracket is slotted to allow for vertical adjust-
ment. Adjust brackets so that hood seats evenly and does not come into contact
with cab skirts.
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