The vehicle has two compartment covers: the bonnet and the fuel filler flap.The bonnet consists of an outer cover assembled on a support frame. Layers of sealant are applied between the covering and the frame which, in addition to limiting vibrations also increase the strength of the assembly.The fuel filler flap is made of plastic which is painted to match to the colour of the bodywork. It is kept closed and unlocked by means of an electrically activated motorized device.In emergencies (e.g. electrical system failure) the flap can be unlocked by pulling a special cord. To access this cord the cover inside the luggage compartment on the right hand side must be removed manually.
7025A BONNET LID
The bonnet lid, produced through traditional pressing processes, has a frame which has pre-established collapse lines. this safety feature, together with specific retaining hooks, prevents the cover from penetrating the windscreen in the case of an impact.The cover has a preformed panel on the inside made from a sound absorbing material which is designed to improve the comfort of the occupants by reducing the acoustic emissions towards the passenger compartment and the exterior of the vehicle. To lower aerodynamic noise still further, there are two seals on the front support edge of the windscreen base trim and on the inner rear part of the bonnet.To complete the seal of the air intake compartment, thereby insulating it from the engine compartment, there are preformed mountings, made from a foam material, at the sides of the windscreen base trim, that prevent the access of flows of air coming from the actual engine compartment.Opening and closing the bonnet takes place by means of a single, central lock that incorporates a lever which, if pulled, release the safety hook and a bonnet opening switch that is useful for the alarm function.The lock is opened by means of a bowden cable operated by a lever in the lower side part of the dashboard, by the driver''s running board.There is a support rod along the front crossmember that, released from its own securing device and fitted in the housing in the cover, allows the bonnet to remain raised.View of bonnet lid components
1 - Bonnet lid2 - Bonnet hinges3 - Retaining hooks4 - Support rod5 - Weatherstrip seal on bonnet6 - Sound insulation lining7 - Mountings8 - Weatherstrip seal on bonnet crossmember9 - Lid lock10 - Release lever
7025C VARIOUS FLAPS (EXTERIOR)
Fuel filler flap
View of the fuel filler flap
1 - Fuel filler flap2 - Retaining slot3 - Fixing nuts4 - Locking motor pinThe fuel filler flap, made from plastic painted the same colour as the bodywork, is operated from inside the vehicle by means of the central locking.The hinged support for the flap is fastened by means of two nuts accessible from the inside of the compartment.There is a slot in the inner part of the flap for matching the locking pin activated by the special motor.The fuel flap is managed directly by the driver''s door node (NPG) and is therefore connected to the locked/unlocked status of the driver''s door.The fuel flap is locked/unlocked by the locking/unlocking command from the inner button, the pawl using the emergency key (back up insert) or the remote control (TEG).In emergencies a cord is used that is accessible from the right side of the luggage compartment which mechanically releases the fuel flap retaining motor.
