Removal, installation and adjustment of the hood (Opel Astra G)

Hood hinge fastener location diagram

Removal

1. Open the hood and secure it in the fully open position with the stop bar, then cover the fenders with special pads or just old blankets to protect them from damage during the process of dismantling the hood.

2. Use a marker or scriber to trace the hinge strips to ensure that the hood is properly secured during assembly (see illustration Hood hinge fastener location diagram).

3. Ask an assistant to hold the hood and remove the support.

4. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the hood from its hinges. Place it carefully on a sheet of cardboard or a spread rag.

5. If necessary, remove the hinges (see Removal and installation hood hinges). When installing a new hood, transfer all removable components from the old one to it (see Removal and installation the decorative radiator grille and Removal and installation bonnet lock components).

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Installation and adjustment

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

1. When screwing in the mounting bolts, make sure that the mounting marks applied during dismantling are correct. Gently lower the hood and make sure that the latch fits correctly into the lock receptacle. With the hood closed, check that the lateral clearances of its fit are the same. Make sure that the front edge of the hood is flush with the surface of the wings. The lateral clearances of the hood are adjusted by loosening the mounting bolts and shifting the hinge strips accordingly. The height of the hood position is determined by the height of the latch position of its lock (see Fig. Removal and installation bonnet lock components) and rubber cushions of threaded supports in the front panel of the car.