Hood: Adjustments
Adjustment1. Remove the support strut from each side of the hood.
2. Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt.
3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence.
- Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge (A).
- Turn the hood edge cushions (B), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at front and side edges.
- Adjust the hood latch (C) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (D) is centered in the hood latch.
5. Install the support strut on each side of the hood.
6. Check that the hood opens properly and locks securely.
7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
8. Grease the locations of the hood latch and hood hinge indicated by the arrows.