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14 Hood and rear window
(Cabriolet models) - removal
and refitting
4
Removal
1 Open the hood to the point where it is in
balance.
2 Working inside the vehicle, prise off the trim
caps, and unscrew the hinge cover securing
screws (see illustration).
3 Working outside the vehicle, unscrew the
brackets and securing bolts (see illustration).
4 Fold down the rear seats and remove the
parcel shelf, then slide off the retaining strips
and unclip the edges of the hood lining.
5 Release the three press-studs, prise off the
rear hood crossmember trim strip, then
extract the crossmember securing screws
and withdraw the crossmember.
6 Unzip the rear window, and release the
Velcro securing strips from the hood, then
withdraw the window from outside the
vehicle.
7 Unclip the tensioners, then remove the
indicated bracket securing bolts (see
illustration).
8 Fold the hood down, remove the remaining
hood frame securing bolts, then lift the frame
from the vehicle.
Refitting
9 Place the hood in its compartment, and refit
the lower frame securing bolts (see
illustration). Do not tighten the screws at this
stage.
10 Partially unfold the hood, then loosely refit
the bracket securing bolts. Note: Ensure that
the brackets are not lodged in the hinges,
which may cause scratching of the paint on
the rear wings.
11 Fully unfold the hood, and check that the
hooks at the front corners of the hood line up
with their strikers. If the hooks and strikers are
not aligned, move the hood support brackets
(the securing bolt holes are elongated) until
satisfactory alignment is obtained.
12 Open and close the hood a number of
times to ensure that it operates correctly, then
tighten the lower frame securing bolts.
13 The effort required to operate the handle
can be adjusted by loosening the locknuts
and adjusting the length of the hooks.
14 Partially fold the hood, and refit the rear
window and the hood rear crossmember and
trim strip.
15 Clip the tensioners to their lugs, then refit
the bracket securing bolts.
16 Fold the hood completely flat, and check
that the stops are in contact with the rear
stretcher. If adjustment is required, loosen the
locknuts and adjust the length of the stops as
necessary.
17 Partially raise the hood, then clip the
edges of the hood lining in place, and refit the
retaining strips.
18 Clip the hood lining side strips in place.
11•8 Bodywork and fittings
14.2 Prise off the trim caps (1) and unscrew the hinge cover
securing screw (2) - Cabriolet models
14.3 Hood bracket securing bolt (3) and lower hood securing
bolts (4 and 5) - Cabriolet models
14.7 Unclip the tensioners (11) and remove the bracket securing
bolts (12 and 13) - Cabriolet models
14.9 Refit and lower the frame securing bolts (1), then partially
unfold the hood and loosely refit the bolts (2) - Cabriolet models