Hood Alignment

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Raise and support the hood.
Loosen the hood hinge-to-hood bolts.

Fig 1: Loosening Hood Hinge-To-Hood Bolts
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Move the hood forward or rearward and from side to side as required for correct hood fit.

Fig 2: Moving Hood Forward Or Rearward
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Tighten the hood hinge-to-hood bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Hood Hinge-To-Hood Bolts
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Adjust the hood height using the hood adjustment bumpers until flush with the fenders.