- Loosen the hinge-to-body bolts to adjust the hood fore and aft, and cross-vehicle. Position the hood as needed.
- Adjust the hood latch and hood bumpers to adjust the hood up and down at the front of the hood.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the hinge and latch bolts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the hinge-to-body bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the hood latch fastener to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
- Loosen the hinge-to-body bolts to adjust the hood fore and aft, and cross-vehicle. Position the hood as needed.
- Adjust the hood latch and hood bumpers to adjust the hood up and down at the front of the hood.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the hinge and latch bolts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the hinge-to-body bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the hood latch fastener to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |