Adjusting The Hood

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Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Front-rear, side to side, (rear edge):

Slacken off the screws. Position the hood in the correct position (remove the cover plate if necessary).
Tighten the screws. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Side to side (front edge):

Slacken off the mounting screws for the hood catch. Push the hood catch to the side as far as possible.

Vertically (front edge):

Turn the rubber dampers.