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Hood: Adjustments




Hood Alignment

1. Raise and support the hood.

2. Loosen the hood hinge-to-hood bolts.





3. Move the hood forward or rearward and from side-to-side as required for correct hood fit. For additional information, refer to Margins in Body and Frame / Specifications / Penal Gap Tolerances.





4. Tighten the hood hinge-to-hood bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





5. Adjust the hood height using the hood adjustment bumpers until flush with the fenders. Check the hood operation for correct latching. If not latching correctly, adjust the hood latch.