Front Hood Lock Assembly: Adjustment

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Loosen the bolt, and adjust the lock assembly front hood while moving it up and down.
CAUTION: After adjustment, tighten the bolts securely .

Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 24.3 ft.lb)

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NOTE: Check the clearance and surface level gap between hood COMPL front and bumper face front. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Front Hood>ADJUSTMENT .