Section 79 (Interior & Exterior (1 Of 2)): Hood: Striker: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the hood striker (3) and any spacers (2) to the hood (1).
- Loosely install the two bolts (3) that secure the striker to hood.
- Align the striker to the hood using the previously marked locations and tighten the retaining bolts to 13.5 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
- Verify hood alignment and latch operation. The hood should have even gaps aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the adjacent body panels.