Hood Adjustment Fore/Aft

1. Loosen the hood attaching bolts at each hood hinge (2).

The oversized holes in the hinge provide fore and aft adjustment of the rod.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Tighten the attaching bolts that retain the hinge (2) to the hood (1) on both sides.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

Hood Adjustment Up/Down

1. Use these front bumper dimensions (1) as a starting point.





2. Use the rear bumper (2) dimension as a starting point.
3. Adjust the rubber bumper (2) so that the rear hood panel is flush with the fenders.
4. After you adjust the hood, ensure that sufficient load remains on the front and the rear center hood stop bumpers in order to eliminate hood flutter. To do this, lower the primary hood latch an additional 3 mm (1/8 in) for front flutter. Do not adjust the center rear bumper for rear flutter.