Hood Latch Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 bolts
After changing the hood adjustment

With the attaching bolts (1) loose, slowly lower the hood onto the latch in order to achieve the proper cross vehicle adjustment of the hood latch.
Raise the hood.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts (1) to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).

Fig 1: Locating Hood Latch Bolts
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