Hood: Description and Operation

Hood

Hood:

The hood consists of one piece inner and outer panels clinched and bonded together, with cosmetic bead PVC sealant applied to all clinch joints. The hood pivots at the front on two hinges each secured by bolts to the hood front underside and the BIW front upper crossmember. Two gas struts secured to the hood by pivot pins and snap-on couplings, support the hood in the open position. A full width insulating pad is secured by screws to the underside of the hood. A sponge rubber tubular seal is mounted transversely towards the front of the hood underside.