SUPPLEMENT FOR EARLY CARS
HOODS
It is most important that the instructions given for raising, lowering, and folding
the hood are followed. Do not use undue force on the hood frame members. Do
not
fold
or
stow the hood when
it
is wet
or
damp.
!Standard
hood
Removing. Release the press studs on the windscreen frame and hood hinge
frame members (see Fig.
1).
Open the toggle catches on the windscreen rail
(inset, Fig.
1).
Release the four fasteners from each rear quarter panel, and pull each hood
quarter-light slightly forward to disengage the retaining clips from the sockets on
the body side panels (Fig.
2).
Slide the rear edge of the hood backwards to clear
the slotted anchor plates on the tonneau panel and lift the hood from its frame.
Lay the hood on the luggage compartment lid (the inside linings upwards) and
fold the back-light and quarter-lights as shown (Fig.
3).
Carefully roll up the
hood, commencing at the back-light. Close the hood frame, lift it from the
wpport sockets and separate the two halves.
Place the hood and frame in
luggage compartment.
their respective stowage bags and stow in the
Fig.
2
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