Hood Adjustment

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The hood hinges are bolted to the fender and to the hood.
Make fore and aft adjustments by elongating the hood-side hinge holes.
Make vertical adjustment at the front by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down.

Fig 1: View Of Hood Bumpers (Front)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Gap tolerances are 2-6 mm (0.10-0.22 in).
Flush tolerances are 0-2 mm (0-0.06 mm).

Open the hood.
Loosen the hinge to hood bolts.
Adjust the hood to the fender position.
Close the hood.
Check the hood alignment.
Open the hood.
Adjust the hood as needed.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the hinge to the hood bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Adjust the hood bumpers.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Bumpers (Side)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Close the hood.