Adjusting the hood position (Renault Laguna 2)

Replacing this part is the main operation in case of a possible frontal impact.

This element is removable and made of aluminum.

Note: Since the removal and installation operations are not particularly difficult, only the adjustment is described below.

Attention! To access the lower hood hinge mounting bolts, you must first remove the air intake grille.

Tightening torque of the hinge mounting bolt: 0.5 Nm.

Adjustment

Install the hood on the car (together with an assistant). Install all mounting bolts, but do not tighten them.

Caution! The hood lock stop and safety hook must be installed when performing the final adjustment to prevent tension on the hood in the closed position during the first two adjustment stages.

Adjusting the position of the hood relative to the wing (in the back)

Ensure proper clearances and mating in Zone 1 (bolts A and B).

Note: Always start by adjusting the stops in the hinge area.

Adjusting the position of the hood relative to the wing (in the front)

Ensure proper clearances and mating in Zone 2 (bolts A and B).

Check the adjustment.

Tighten the fasteners in this position.

Note: If necessary, the position of the front fenders can be changed during this operation.

Adjusting the position of the hood relative to the wing and radiator grille (in the front)

Replace the stop C and the bonnet lock safety hook D.



Ensure uniform mating in zones 2 and 3 (with E bolts of the bonnet lid stop).



To eliminate friction when normally non-contacting surfaces come into contact and to ensure tight closure, change F stop C.

This adjustment should not affect previously adjusted perimeter gaps.