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Hood Alignment

NOTE:
  • Do not cover up a poor hood alignment with a hood lock adjustment.
  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Mark the current position of the hood hinges.
  3. Loosen the hood hinge bolts (four each side) enough to allow the hood to be moved.
  4. Move the hood as needed to correct the misalignment.
  5. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tightening torque 
      1. 10 - 14 N.m (102 - 143 kgf.cm, 8 - 10 ft.lbf).