For 1990-2009 cars

1. Open the hood (1).
2. Remove the hood primary latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
3. Remove the hood pop up spring. Refer to Hood Pop-Up Spring Replacement .
4. With the hood (1) in the closed position, verify the adjustment of the rear portion of the hood panel. Ensure that the following conditions exist:

• | Ensure that the hood panel is flush (up/down) with the fenders.

• | Perform up/down adjustments at the hood to hinge bolts (2), as needed.

• | Ensure that there are even gaps (side-to-side) between the hood panel and the fenders.

• | Perform side-to-side adjustments at the hinge to body bolts as needed.

5. With the hood (1) in the closed position, verify the flushness (up/down) of the front portion of the hood panel to the fenders.

Perform up/down adjustments at the front hood bumpers (2) as needed.

6. Install the hood pop up spring. Refer to Hood Pop-Up Spring Replacement .
7. Install the hood primary latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
8. Adjust the hood primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Adjustment .