Chevrolet BEAUVILLE SPORTVAN G10 SERIES, Service Manual

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F R O N T END SHEET M E T A L 11-2
A djustm ent
striker plate, preventing upward or downward m ovement o f
the hood while the vehicle is in m otion. Integral with the
striker plate is the com bination lock release lever and safety
catch.
Replacement
1. Open hood and remove the four bolts holding the
com bination lock catch and lock bolt.
N O T E : If original hood lock assembly is to be
replaced, scribe a li" “ around lock fo r alignm ent on
installation.
2. Place hood lock assembly in position.
3. Adjust as outlined under Adjustments.
1
.
2
.
3.
4.
C A U T IO N : Hood lock assembly to be adjusted fore
and a ft until hood lock b olt enters center o f
elongated guide. Bending bolt to accomplish this
adjustm ent may seriously effect lock operation and
safety catch engagement and is, therefore not
recommended.
O pen h o o d and adjust tightness o f lock b o lt su p p o rt so
th a t they are ju s t “ snug” enough to hold lock bolt in
position.
Close h o o d in a norm al m anner.
Raise ho o d again; lock bolt assem bly will have shifted to
operating position. T ighten b olts fu lly . F u rth e r ad ju st­
m e n t may be m ade at lock b o lt su p p o rt, if necessary.
A djust lock bolt to obtain a secure h o o d closure and
reasonable lock release effo rt.
Fig. 5 —Radiator Upper T ie Bar and Grille
C H E V Y V A N S H O P M A N U A L