Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 505

Installation Procedure:

FC12-0111b

FE12-0113b

1.

Connect the hood release cable to the hood cable latch.

FE12-0114b

2.

Install and tighten the hood latch to front end module
retaining bolts.

Note

Refer to "Fastener Notices" in the "Warnings and
Notices".

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Install the radiator grille.

4.

Remove the hood brace and close the hood.

12.2.3.3 Hood and Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Note

Install protective covers on the front fender and the
windshield to avoid damage to the paint, glass and
panels.

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1

3

2

FE12-0115b

1.

Lift and support the hood.

2.

Mark the location of the hinge on the hood assembly to
assist installation.

3.

Remove the hood insulator. Refer to

12.10.1.2

Hood

Sound Insulation Pad Replacement

.

4.

Disconnect washer hose (1).

5.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood to the hood
hinge retaining bolts (2), repeat this procedure for the
opposite side.

6.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood.

7.

Remove the hood hinge to dash and cowl panel brace
retaining nuts (3).

8.

Remove hood hinges.

Installation Procedure:

1

3

2

FE12-0115b

1.

Install hood hinges and tighten the retaining nuts (3).

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

2.

With the aid of an assistant, position the hood to the marks
on the hood, repeat this procedure for the opposite side.

3.

Install the hood hinges and tighten the retaining bolts (2).

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5lbf-ft (US English)

4.

Connect the windshield washer hose.

5.

Install the hood insulator.

6.

Check the hood is installed correctly.

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12.2.3.4 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure:

FE12-0194b

1.

Remove the front bumper fascia and front bumper fascia
bracket. Refer to

12.4.3.1

Front Bumper Replacement

.

2.

Lift the vehicle. Refer to

1.3.1.1

Lifting and Jacking the

Vehicle

.

3.

Remove the left front wheel. Refer to

4.4.5.1

Wheel

Replacement

.

4.

Remove the front fender. Refer to

12.10.1.8

Front

Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

.

5.

Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to

12.10.1.9

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement

.

6.

Remove the front fender to front end module retaining
bolts.

FE12-0195b

7.

Remove the front fender to bumper side retaining bolts.

1

2

3

FE12-0196b

8.

Remove the front fender to door pillar retaining bolts (2)
and nuts (1).

9.

Remove the front fender to inner wheelhouse retaining
bolts (3).

10. Remove the front fender.

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Installation Procedure:

FE12-0197b

1.

Install the front fender and tighten the front fender to front
end module retaining bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

FE12-0198b

2.

Install the front fender to inner wheelhouse retaining bolts
and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Install and tighten the front fender to door pillar retaining
bolts (2) and nuts (1).

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

FE12-0199b

4.

Install and tighten the front fender to bumper side retaining
bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

5.

Install the rocker panel molding.

6.

Install the left front fender.

7.

Install the left front wheel.

8.

Install the front bumper fascia and front bumper fascia
brackets.

9.

Lower the vehicle.

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