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Hood: Adjustments




Hood Alignment

General Procedure

1. Loosen the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) rear hinge-to-hood bolts to the point that the hood will have slight movement.

2. Loosen the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) front hinge-to-hood bolts to the point that the hood will have slight movement.

3. Adjust the hood to specification. REFER to Component Description .

4. Carefully open the hood and tighten the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) 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.