BODY
Page
B22
TO
REPLACE
1
.
Replacement
is
a reversal of the removal procedure, takin
g
care that
the hinge bracket bolts are refitted in the
or.iginal positions.
ADJUSTMENTS
1.
To adjust the front height of the bonnet to align with the front of the
body, reposition the nuts securing the hinge bracket pivot bolts to the
body.
2.
Sideways ali
g
nment
is
achieved by adjusting ttie position of the hinge
brackets an the pivot bolts. Ensure the bonnet fits with an equal gap
all round when closed before
locking all nuts.
BONNET
CATCHES
1
.
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2.
Ensure the release handle, located under the dash board on the driver's
side,
is
always kept free. Do not fit any electrical equipment such as
cassette player or radio telephone, over
ttie handle.
3.
The catches must hit the catches pieces in the middle, otherwise
distortion of the bonnet lid may result. To adjust, loosen the catch
pieces, move to desired position and tighten bolts.
TO
REMOVE
1
.
Lift the tailgate and allow the gas struts to support the tailgate.
Apply a cranked ring spanner to one of the hinge nuts through the
space between the side capping rail and body, taking care not to
damage the capping rail.
2.
With the aid of o second operator unscrew the hinge bolt from within
ttie car, after removing the interior trim. When the
hinge nut has been
removed, allow the hinge bolt to support this side of the
tailgate
while removing the hin
g
e nut on the other side in the same manner.
ESPRIT
Issue
04/70
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