Hood Alignment

General Procedure 

• 1.
  
  Loosen the LH and RH rear hinge-to-hood bolts to the point that the hood will have slight movement.

• 2.
  
  Loosen the LH and RH front hinge-to-hood bolts to the point that the hood will have slight movement.

• 3.
  
  Adjust the hood to specification. REFER to Body Repairs , Component Description.

• 4.
  
  Carefully open the hood and tighten the LH and RH front and rear hinge-to-hood bolts.
  • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

• 5.
  
  
  NOTE: The hood adjusting bumpers are located in the hood panel.

  Adjust the hood bumpers so the hood fits flush to the fenders.