41 61... Check hood hinge

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Necessary preliminary work

REMOVE HOOD HINGE

Open and close hinge (1).

Visual inspection for damage.

Test result	Measures
Hinge is stiff	Replace hinge
Visible damage	Replace hinge

Fig 1: Hood Hinge

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