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Front End Height Adjustment And Lateral/Longitudinal Clearance Adjustment.

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  1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Install the hood lock temporarily, and align the hood striker and lock so that the centers of striker and lock become vertical viewed from the front, by moving the hood lock laterally.
  3. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing it lightly approx. 3 kg (29 N).
    CAUTION: Do not drop the hood from 300 mm (11.81 in) height or higher.
  4. Move the hood lock up and down so that the striker and lock are engaged firmly with the hood closed.
  5. Tighten the lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
  6. Install the radiator grille. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Fig 1: Hood Latch Engagement Weight And Dimension - With Torque Specifications
G00341142Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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