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Hood Adjustment (Chevrolet)

GM2856153
Callout Component Name
1 Hood
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Loosen the 4 hood hinge bolts.
  2. Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the hood and the fenders, the headlamps and the front bumper fascia and so that the hood is flush with both fenders on the front edge, the front bumper fascia, and the headlamps.

Adjustment:

  • Hood to front fender (a) 3.0 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.12 in ± 0.03 in)
  • Hood to front fender (b) 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.12 in ± 0.04 in)
  • Hood to headlamp (c) 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.12 in ± 0.04 in)
  • Hood to fascia (d) 5.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.20 in ± 0.04 in)
  • Hood to grille (e) 5.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.20 in ± 0.04 in)

Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)