Hood Adjustment

The hood hinges are bolted to the following components:

• The fender
• The hood

Elongate the hood-side hinge holes in order to make the fore-aft adjustment. Adjust the hood bumpers up or down in order to make the vertical adjustment at the front. The gap tolerances are 2-6 mm (0.10-0.22 in). The flush tolerances are 0-2.0 mm (0-0.06 in).

1. Open the hood.
2. Loosen the hinge-to-hood bolts.
3. Adjust the hood-to-fender position.
4. Close the hood.
5. Inspect the alignment.
6. Open the hood.
7. Adjust the hood as needed.
   NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
8. Install the hinge to hood bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Hinge To Hood Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
9. Adjust the front hood bumper.
10. Adjust the side hood bumper.
Fig 2: Identifying Hood Adjuster Rubber
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11. Close the hood.