LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 606 (Body Front End) >> Repair Instructions >> Hood Adjustment >> Up and Down Adjustment

Up and Down 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.
  1. Loosen the adjustment link fasteners (2) on the lower hinge (1).
  2. Adjust the hood as necessary.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Tighten the adjustment link fastener (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 24 N.m (18 ft lbs).

    Fig 1: Locating Up & Down Adjustment Fasteners
    G01803324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Adjust the front hood bumpers (1, 2) so that the hood is flush with the fenders.
  5. Adjust the hood latch.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Hood Bumpers
    G01803325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. After the hood adjustment is performed, sufficient load must remain on the front and rear hood bumpers to eliminate hood flutter. This can be achieved by lowering the hood latch an additional 3 mm (1/8 in), for front flutter, and raising the rear bumper (2) for rear flutter.
    Fig 3: Lowering Hood Latch
    G01803326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals