Engine Compartment Doors - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 18b: X3 SERIES BODY
For minor damages, refer to Paragraph 4
"Common Fiberglass Repair Procedure" and
Paragraph 5 "Common Painting Procedure".

10.3.2 Engine Compartment Doors

 Engine Compartment Doors Adjustment
The engine compartment door may be adjusted
for proper fit by untightening support bolts:
NOTE
Consult the "BODY PANEL AND WINDOW
SPACING DIAGRAM" for proper door gaps
adjustment. (Figure 86)
1. To adjust the door VERTICAL position,
loosen the bolts (4 on each side) holding the
door supporting arm and gas springs bracket
to the vehicle structure (Figure 113).
2. To adjust the door LATERAL position,
loosen the bolts (3 on each side) holding the
door supporting arm and gas springs bracket
to the door (Figure 113).
3. Adjust the door FORE & AFT position by
screwing/unscrewing the rubber door stops
on each side of the door opening (Figure
113).
4. Check that the door swings freely and close
properly. It may be necessary to adjust the
door latch to get proper fit and operation.
To adjust the latch mechanism and the striker
pin:
1. Open the door to access the striker pin.
2. Slightly loosen the striker pin.
3. Using a hammer, adjust the striker pin to
center it in the door latch mechanism.
4. Tighten the striker pin.
5. Check door fit and operation.
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PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Revised Sept 2019
FIGURE 113: ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR
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