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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Adjustment
    • Fore-aft adjustment may be made by moving the hood within the elongated hinge holes (two on each side).
    • Vertical adjustment at the front may be made by adjusting the primary hood latch/pilot pin up or down.

Fore-Aft Adjustment Procedure
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Support the hood.
  3. Disconnect the hood struts from the upper ball studs.
  4. Loosen the hinge bolts.

    5. Object Number: 163069 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Adjust the hood gap clearances until flush at position (1) and position (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the hood struts to the upper ball studs.
  7. Remove the hood support.
  8. Lower the hood.

Vertical Adjustment Procedure
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Back off the primary hood latch/pilot pin lock nut.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Adjust the length of the primary hood latch/pilot pin until hood front clearances are flush.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the primary hood latch/pilot pin lock nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  4. Lower the hood.