BMW 5251 Service Manual page 814

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(Fenders, Engine Hood
Hood,
aligning
When installing the hood, align the hinges as close to the orig-
inal painted surface as possible. Movement of the hood on its
attaching hardware may require touch-up paint.
The hood should be aligned so that gap (arrows) to fender is
as even as possible.
4
If height adjustment at rear of hood is off, adjust height using
adjusting screw in lower hinge (arrow). Loosen and reposi-
tion as necessary.
If height adjustment at
ing adjusting screw:
rear of hood cannot be completed us-
Q
Loosen lower hinge screws (1) and (2).
Add or remove washers as needed to correct height set-
ting.