Engine Radiator Door - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 18b: X3 SERIES BODY

10.4.3 Engine Radiator Door

Radiator door may be adjusted for proper fit by
untightening hinge bolts:
6. Loosen the bolts, (details "A" & "C", Figure
139) holding the hinge to the vehicle
structure to shift the door "LEFT or RIGHT".
7. Loosening the bolts (details "B" and "D",
Figure 139) allows the door to be shifted "UP
or DOWN".
FIGURE 139: RADIATOR DOOR
8. Adjust the door position depending on the
gap needed between exterior finishing
panels.
9. Tighten the bolts.
10. Check that the door swings freely and closes
properly. It may be necessary to adjust the
door latch tab to get proper fit and operation.
To adjust the latch mechanism (details "E" and
"G", Figure 140) and the striker pin:
5. Open the door and slightly loosen the latch
tab (detail "E", Figure 140).
6. Place shims between tab and door frame to
increase tab engagement length in the latch.
7. Move tab left
engagement depth in the latch.
8. Check door fit and operation.
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or right to increase
FIGURE 140: RADIATOR DOOR DETAILS
NOTE
The striker pin must engage at least 13/32"
(10mm). Add spacers between the latch and
the vehicle body to adjust the engagement.
NOTE
There should be no gap between the washer
and the hinge upper and lower halves.