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FIAT·850 PASSENGER CARS
Fig. 399 • Adjusting door lock striker plate.
1.
Striker plale. - 2. Striker plate mounting screws.
The door should open and close correctly; door
lock should hold positively when push button is
depressed.
For any necessary adjustment, mark the outline
of striker plate. then loosen screws (2, fig. 399).
Reposition the striker plate as required.
FRONT COMPARTMENT LID
The luggage compartment lid is hinged at front
and a hook catch (3, fig. 400) locks it in position.
The lid release mechanism consists of a control
cable operated through a handle on left-hand side
of the steering colwnn.
U
the lid must be replaced, just back out relevant
hinge stud nuts (1, fig. 401).
Fig. 400 - Front compartment lid catch.
1. Catch mounting nuts.· 2. Catch hook return spring.• 3. Catch hook.
Fig. 401 - Repositioning front compartment tid.
1. lid hinge stud nuts .• 2. lid hinge.• 3. Front compartment lid.
On installation, see to it that the lid is per-
fectly seated and free to open and close without
strain.
To reposition the lid in its opening use elongated
holes which are cut on hinges.
U excessive stiffening is felt on opening and
closing of front compartment lid, reposition the
catch to the striker: therefor hinge stud holes are
drilled with a larger diameter than that of studs.
Fig. 402 • Engine compartment lid catch.
1.
Striker mounting screws .• 2. Striker. - 3. Catch hook. - 4. Catch
hook mounting screw.
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