Hood System: Hood: Installation
- Place hood in position on vehicle. With assistance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle to support the hood, install bottom bolts attaching hood to hinge finger tight.
- Install top bolts to attach hood to hinge finger tight. When installing hood, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fenders.
- Position bolts at marks and tighten bolts to 22.6 to 33.9 N.m (200 to 300 in.lbs.) torque. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fenders.
- Verify hood operation and alignment.