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Hood Adjustment

    Fig 1: Hood Bumpers (Front)
    GM317816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. The hood hinges are bolted to the fender and to the hood.
  2. Make fore and aft adjustments by elongating the hood-side hinge holes.
  3. Make vertical adjustment at the front by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down.

    Specification: 

    • Gap tolerances are 2-6 mm (0.08-0.22 in).
    • Flush tolerances are 0-2 mm (0-0.08 in).

    4. Fig 2: Hood Bumpers (Side)
    GM317818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Open the hood.
  5. Loosen the hinge to hood bolts. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  6. Adjust the hood to the fender position.
  7. Close the hood.
  8. Check the hood alignment.
  9. Open the hood.
  10. Adjust the hood as needed.
    11. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  11. Install the hood-to-hinge bolts with an assistant.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper hood hinge bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  12. Adjust the hood bumpers.
  13. Close the hood.
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