GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The net build consists of the following components which can only be minimally adjusted:

    • The hood
    • The front fenders
    • The hood hinges
  1. Inspect the structural body for damage or misalignment. Refer to Alignment Checking in Frame and Underbody.
  2. Loosen the hood hinge bolts/screws and adjust the following components:
  3. • The hood
    • The bumpers

Raising or Lowering Rear Corners of Hood

Hood Adjust Front Bumper

  1. Close the hood firmly.
  2. Determine the amount of adjustment needed. Refer to Alignment Checking in Frame and Underbody.
  3. Open the hood.
  4. Change the height by turning the hood bumpers up or down.
  5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the hood is properly aligned.

Fore and Aft Adjustment


    Object Number: 318920  Size: SH

    Important: Adjust one side at a time for the best appearance.

  1. Loosen the following components:
  2. 1.1. The hood hinge to body bolts/screws (4)
    1.2. The nuts (5)
  3. Move the hood forward or rearward. Refer to Alignment Checking in Frame and Underbody.
  4. Install the following components:
  5. 3.1. The nuts (5)

    Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge nuts (5) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    3.2. The hood hinge to body bolts/screws (4)

    Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge to body bolts/screws (4) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).