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Hood: Adjustments




Hood Alignment

1. Open the hood.

2. Loosen the 4 upper hood hinge bolts to the point where the hood slightly moves.





3. Adjust the hood to align the hood-to-fender gaps.

4. Tighten the 4 upper hood hinge bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

5. NOTE: The adjustable hood bumpers are located in the hood.

Adjust the hood bumpers so that the hood fits flush to the fenders.