Section 18: BODY
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10.1 REAR FENDER
On the "X3" series vehicle, rear fenders are
hinged for maintenance on brakes and
suspension. Each rear fender panel has two
mechanical spring loaded holding devices fixing
it to the vehicle’s structure. Push the spring type
rod sideways to disengage the lock.
10.2 ENGINE COMPARTMENT R. H. SIDE
DOOR
Engine compartment R. H. side door may be
adjusted for proper fit by untightening hinge
bolts:
1. Loosen the bolts, (1, Fig. 33) holding the
hinge to the vehicle structure to shift the
door "IN or OUT" and "UP or DOWN".
2. Loosening the bolts (2, Fig. 33) allows the
door to be shifted "LEFT or RIGHT" and "UP
or DOWN".
FIGURE 33: ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE DOOR18635
3. Adjust the door position depending on the
gap needed between exterior finishing
panels.
4. Tighten the bolts.
5. Check that the door swings freely and
closes properly. It may be necessary to
adjust the door latch to get proper fit and
operation.
To adjust the latch mechanism (3, Fig. 33) and
the striker pin:
1. Open the door to access the striker pin.
2. Slightly loosen the striker pin.
3. Using a hammer, adjust the striker pin to
center it in the door latch mechanism.
4. Tighten the striker pin.
5. Check door fit and operation.
10.3 ENGINE RADIATOR DOOR
Radiator door may be adjusted for proper fit by
untightening hinge bolts:
1. Loosen the bolts, (1, Fig. 34) holding the
hinge to the vehicle structure to shift the
door "IN or OUT" and "UP or DOWN".
2. Loosening the bolts (2, Fig. 34) allows the
door to be shifted "LEFT or RIGHT" and "UP
or DOWN".
FIGURE 34: RADIATOR DOOR 18636
3. Adjust the door position depending on the
gap needed between exterior finishing
panels.
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