(1) Loosen the hinge arm-to-hood panel bolts at each side of the vehicle.
(2) Loosen the hood latch screws.
(3) Close the hood. Adjust the fore/aft position.
(4) Raise the hood. Tighten the hinge arm-to-hood panel bolts.
(5) Tighten the latch screws.
(6) Lower the hood. Inspect clearance between the hood and the cowl cover.
Hood latch striker
(1) Open the hood.
(2) Loosen the latch striker screws.
(3) Slowly close the hood and observe the latching operation.
(3) As necessary, adjust the striker position.
Tighten the screws.