Hood Adjustment (Encore)

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Fig 1: Hood Adjustment Points (Encore)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Hood CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Loosen the 4 hood hinge bolts. 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)

Callout

Component Name

Hood

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Loosen the 4 hood hinge bolts.
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)