Body20-1 Hood20-132

Hood20-132

Adjustment

1. Slightly loosen each bolt.
   
2. Adjust the hood (A) alignment in this sequence.
   

   Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge(B).

   Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at the front and side edges.

   Adjust the hood latch (D) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (E) is centered in the hood latch.

   

   
   

3. Tighten each bolt securely.
   

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4. Check that the hood opens properly and locks securely.
   
5. Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
   
6. Grease each location of the hood striker (A), hood latch (B), and hood hinge (C) as indicated by the arrows.
   

   

   
   

Hood Seal Replacement20-133

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, then remove the hood seal (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.
   

   

   
   
2. Install the seal in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
   

Hood Insulator Replacement20-134

For Some Models

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, release the hooks (A), then remove the hood insulator (B). Take care not to scratch the hood.
   

   

   
   
2. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
   

Body20-1 Hood20-132