lock AUDI A4 1997 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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7 -
Bolt
7.5 Nm (66 in. lb)
8 -
Hood lock release
- To remove, remove bolt -9-.Installing Fig. 3
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Hood lock release can only be adjusted in
direction of travel
9 -
Bolts (3x) 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
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Note:
The stop buffers can be used for adjusting the height of the hood. Fig. 2 Adjusting height of stop buffers
- When hood is closed, stop buffer -3- (2x external) must rest lightly on
the lock carrier.
- Turn stop buffer -1- (2x internal) in hood -2- until impact, then unscrew
one half rotation.
Marking -A- must point toward rear of vehicle.

Fig. 3 Hood latch release
- Hood lock actuator -2- must be flush with radiator grill when closed.
- Hood lock actuator must be centrally positioned relative to radiator grill.
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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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Hood lock cable, removing and installing

Repair Manual, Body
-Interior, Repair Group 68
1 -
Grommet
2 -
Hood lock cable
Removing:
- Remove storage compartment on driver's
side.
- Remove bolts -3-.
- Detach cable -2- at support -6- and
disengage from attachment point -A-.
- Remove cable -2- from guide channel in
seal -4- and pull cable through bulkhead
into interior of vehicle.
Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.
3 -
Hood lock release
4 -
Seal
5 -
Bolt
Qty: 24 Nm (35 in. lb)
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6 -
Attachment point for hood lock cable
7 -
Bolt
Qty: 410 Nm (7 ft lb)
8 -
Hood
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