Engine Access

[Wish505]

We have an 2009 Allegro Bus and I am looking for the simplest process to open the engine bay access from the bedroom. Is there a release somewhere or is the access pried open? Thanks

[Pigman1]

Pull off the grill on the front of you closet as the hatch extends back there. There are also 4 screws buried in the carpet that you have to feel for and then pull up. Then the hatch will pry up fropm the forward end.

[Melmoses]

There are screws holding that panel in front of the closet that have to be removed in order to remove the panel. Mine has 8 screws that have to be removed on the access panel in the floor. They hide screws so I had to use a magnet to find all of them.

[Hayman]

Even with all the screws removed if the hatch cover has never been removed you will need to pry it up with a small pry bar as there is a seal that is almost glued probably due to engine heat.

When I replaced my hatch I got plastic screw covers for each screw so I would never have to search again, they come in many colors and almost matched the carpet. Noticeable but DW approved makes the job much easier the next time !