hood for my car

Replace a Spare part Hood – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Hood

• deformation of the bonnet;
• damage to the reinforcement ribs;
• faulty retainers of the hood, hinges, locks;
• faulty hood strut;
• cable fault;
• corrosion.

• violation of aerodynamics;
• damage to paint coating;
• inability to produce a tight closure of the hood;
• problems with opening and closing;
• spontaneous opening of the hood;
• knocking and noise of the hood while driving.

• active vehicle operation in extreme conditions;
• mechanical damage;
• incorrect installation;
• getting in an accident;
• incorrect mounting operation;
• impact of moisture, chemicals and solutions.

For local repair of dents, blow traces it is necessary to clean up the affected area, get rid of paint, then restore the desired shape and prime all the irregularities. After this step it is necessary to apply anticorrosive composition, paint and polish the section.

In case of latches and hinges failure you need to replace them with new ones. For more complex repairs a welding machine and equipment for metal extraction is required. To repair the lock, the cable and the hood strut you need to adjust the lock actuator. At a significant wear of these parts you need a replacement.

You can replace the hood on your own, or by contacting a specialized center. For replacement you need to comply with the following sequence:

1. Stop the car, open the hood and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
2. With a detergent and a brush remove dirt and rust from the hinges.
3. To remove the electronic lock it is necessary to remove the catch and disconnect the wires.
4. Loosen the screws on the hinges and remove the old item.
5. Apply primer and paint at the mounting spots.
6. Before installing a new part you need to attach an electronic lock, and then attach the body holes to the hinge holes and bolt up.
7. Connect the terminal to the battery.