Fore and Aft Adjustment
- Loosen the lower hood hinge bolts.
- Tighten the lower hood hinge bolts.
Important: Oversized holes allow fore and aft adjustment of the hood.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
Up and Down Adjustment
- Loosen the adjustment link bolts (2) on the lower hinge (1).
- Adjust the hood as necessary.
- Tighten the adjustment link bolts (2).
- Adjust the front hood bumpers (1) so that the hood is flush with the fenders.
- Adjust the hood latch as necessary.
- After the hood adjustment is performed, sufficient load must remain on the front and rear hood bumpers to eliminate hood flutter. This can be achieved by lowering the hood latch an additional 1/8 inch, for front flutter, and raising the rear bumper (1) for rear flutter.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
