GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure

The hood hinges are bolted to the fender and the hood. Fore-aft adjustment may be made by elongating the hood-side hinge holes. Vertical adjustment at the front may be made by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down. Gap tolerances are 4 mm +/- 1.5 mm (0.16 inch +/- 0.06 inch) and flush tolerances are 0 mm +/- 1.5 mm (0 inch +/- 0.06 inch).

  1. Open the hood.

  2. Object Number: 183035  Size: SH
  3. Loosen the hood hinge to hood bolts.
  4. Adjust the hood to fender position.
  5. Gently close the hood.
  6. Check the alignment .
  7. Open the hood.
  8. Adjust hood as needed.
  9. Tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 183090  Size: SH
  11. Adjust the hood bumpers.
  12. Close the hood.