dimensions AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Hood Workshop Manual
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Hood Hood, removing, installing and adjusting
 
1 - 
Hood 
  Removing:
 - Disconnect hose to windshield washer 
system and unclip. 
Second person is needed to support and 
lift hood during removal 
 - Disconnect gas-filled strut -2- from hood 
-1-. 
 - Remove bolts -6-.
 - Remove hood.
  Installing:
  - Install in reverse order of removal.
  Adjusting:
  - Align hood -1- between fenders.
 - Adjust height of hood at hood lock   Fig. 
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Hood can be adjusted for height relative to 
fenders by adjusting stop buffers -4-   Fig. 2  Page 55
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Panel gap dimensions   Fig. 5
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Fig. 4  Removing and installing lower section of hood lock
-  Disengage hood lock cable   page 55
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- Remove bolts -2- (4x). 
   Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
-  Remove lower section of lock -3-.
1 - Lock carrier
-  To adjust hood, move lower section of lock up or down as required.
    
Gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.  
Dimension -a-   3.0 mm  Fig. 5  Panel gap dimensions
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