Important: Ensure that you have the proper alignment before you tighten the mounting bolts under the following conditions:

1. With the attaching fasteners (1) loose, slowly lower the hood onto the latch in order to achieve the proper cross vehicle adjustment of the hood latch.
2. Raise 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.

3. Tighten the fasteners (1) in order to secure the hood latch.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




4. 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 3 mm (1/8 in), for front flutter, and raising the rear bumper (1) for rear flutter.