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Hood Latch: Adjustments

LATCH ADJUSTMENT - HOOD

1. Verify the hood alignment.
2. Align the hood latch striker.
- Loosen the hood latch bolts enough to allow for movement of the hood latch.
- Align the hood latch with the hood latch striker.

3. Tighten the hood latch bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
4. Verify that the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.
- Repeat the procedure as necessary.