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Hood Latch, Adjusting

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If after closing hood the gap dimensions are no longer as they had been adjusted, adjustment can be corrected slightly by the lid lock and catches.

-- Remove the radiator grille. Refer to RADIATOR GRILLE .

-- If the bolts -1- are loosened now, hood gap dimensions can be corrected or adjusted .

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock, Adjusting
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Tightening specifications of bolts -1- : 12 Nm.

-- Adjust catches, item 1, See Figure.