Hood: Adjustments

Hood Adjustment

Fore/Aft Adjustment Procedure


Important: Oversized holes in the hinge provide fore and aft adjustment of the hood.


1. Loosen the hood attaching bolts at the upper hood hinge.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Tighten the upper hood hinge attaching bolts on both sides.

Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (93 lb in).




Up/Down Adjustment





1. Adjust the rubber bumpers (1) in order to align the hood panel flush with the fenders.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Make additional up/down adjustments as needed, at the hinge pivot bolts.

Tighten the pivot bolts to 10.5 N.m (93 lb in).

3. Adjust the hood latch assembly as required.
4. After performing the hood alignment, ensure that sufficient load remains on the hood stop bumpers in order to eliminate hood flutter.
5. Lower the hood latch assembly an additional 3.175 mm (1/8 in) for front flutter.
6. Adjust the rubber bumpers (1). Ensure that the hood panel is flush with the fenders.