Hood Latch: Adjustments

Hood Latch Adjustment

Important: Ensure that you have the proper alignment before you tighten the mounting bolts under the following conditions:

* After removing the hood latch assembly
* After loosening the mounting fasteners
* After changing the hood adjustment




1. With the attaching fasteners (1) loose, slowly lower the hood onto the latch in order to achieve the proper cross vehicle adjustment of the hood latch.
2. Raise the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Tighten the fasteners (1) in order to secure the hood latch.

Tighten the fasteners (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




4. After the hood adjustment is performed, sufficient load must remain on the front and rear hood bumpers to eliminate hood flutter. This can be achieved by lowering the hood latch an additional 3 mm (1/8 in), for front flutter, and raising the rear bumper (1) for rear flutter.