Chery IndiS (S18D) . Instruction - page 1

Chapter I Engine Hood & Luggage Boot

I. Removal and Installation of Engine Hood

1. Preparations

Tools: slotted screwdriver, cross screwdriver, socket wrench, and etc.

2. Precautions

2.1. During removal and installation, be particularly careful to apply proper force and no abrupt or

violent operation is allowed.

2.2. During removal and installation of the interior trimming, be particularly careful to avoid surface

scratch.

3. Removal and Installation of Engine Hood Accessories

3.1. Removal Procedure

3.1.1.

Pull off the washer fluid hose.

3.1.2.

Press down the water nozzle clip under
the engine hood, and then push it up
while removing the noozle outward.

3.2. Installation Procedure

The installation procedures are reverse to those for removal. If the nozzle shall be replaced, please
adjust the nozzle water injection to suitable height and width.

4. Removal & Adjustment of Engine Hood Assembly

4.1. Screw off the four adjusting bolts of the

engine hood, and then the engine hood can
be taken down. And the positing of the engine
hood can be adjusted in left-right & front-rear
directions by loosening the four adjusting
bolts.

Installation torque: 25±2N.m

4.2. Installation of Engine hood Assembly:

The installation procedures are reverse to those for removal.

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5. Removal of Engine Hood Lock

5.1. Removal Procedure

5.1.1.

Remove three bolts on engine hood lock
body with 10# socket wrench to remove
the engine hood lock.

Installation torque: 7±1N.m

5.1.2.

Remove the engine hood lock cable
return spring from the engine hood lock
assembly and remove the cable.

5.2. Installation Procedure

The installation procedures are reverse to those
for removal.

6. Removal & Adjustment of Hood Cable

6.1. Removal & Adjustment Procedures

6.1.1.

Remove the plastic nut behind the pull
cover in driver’s cab.

6.1.2.

Pull out of the engine hood cable handle
and remove the engine hood cable from
the slot of pull rod.

6.2. Installation Procedure

The installation procedures are reverse to those for removal.

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II. Removal and Installation of Trunk lid

1. Preparations

Tools: plastic screwdriver, socket wrench, cross ratchet wrench and etc.

Material: plastic clip

2. Removal of Trunk lid Trim Board

2.1. Pry up the trim board clearance with a plastic

screwdriver, then remove the clips in
sequence and remove the trunk lid interior
trim board.

2.2.Remove the fixing bolts of license plate lamp

trim board with 10# socket wrench; remove
the license plate lamp trim board.

2.3. Installaiton of trunk lid trim board

Replace the damaged clips and align the clip with
the installation hole; tap them for installation.

Remark: the trim board tapping force shall be
suitable; clean the surface of interior trim board
after installation..

3. Removal and Installation of Luggage boot Lock

3.1. Removal Procedure

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3.1.1.

Remove the pull rod from the upper lock
body.

3.1.2.

Disconnect the connector on upper lock
body.

3.1.3.

Remove the screws on the upper lock
with cross ratchet wrench.

Installation torque: 12±1N.m

3.1.4.

Remove the luggage boot lock.

3.2. Installation Procedure

The installation procedures are reverse to those
for removal.

Installation precautions: check if the lock cylinder
has deformation, if the riveted joint is in position, if
the luggage boot lock body sleeve is in good
condition, if the lock tongue can open and shut
freely.

4. Removal of Luggage Boot Lock Cylinder

4.1. Removal Procedure

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