[DML] Re: Hood won't pop up

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You don't damage the loop by slamming the hood closed. The loop is
usually worn on the side. It happens because the latch is not centered
under the loop so it rubs on the side. The bolt holes holding the
latch are not large enough to allow for the proper adjustment. Remove
the latch, enlarge the bolt holes, and then reattach making sure the
lock is centered so the loop on the bonnet falls right in the middle
without rubbing on either side of the lock. Properly done the bonnet
(hood) does not need to be slammed. The height is also set by the
latch so run the bonnet stops down so they don't interfere when
adjusting the latch. Once you have the height set with the latch run
the bonnet stops up so they push SLIGHTLY against the bonnet. This
keeps the corners from flapping while you drive. Once you set the
bonnet stops check that the restraining brackets line up with them so
in the event of a crash they will capture the stops and keep the
bonnet from going through the windscreen. I can let the bonnet drop on
the latch and it works just fine.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Rod Dillman <rhdillman@xxxx> wrote:
> To avoid damage to the metal loop, gently lower the hood to rest on
the latch, then place the base of your palm on the hood over the latch
and push down until the latch clicks.  Never drop the hood down on the
latch to close it.
>  
>  





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