Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Hood Adjustment

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Hood Adjustment
Callout	Component Name
1	Hood Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Loosen the 4 hood hinge nuts. Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the hood and the fenders, the headlamps and the front bumper fascia and so that the hood is flush with both fenders on the front edge, the front bumper fascia and the headlamps. Adjustment: Hood to front fender?€‰(a) 3.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰0.75?€‰mm?€‰(0.12?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.03?€‰in) Hood to headlamp?€‰(b) 3.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.12?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Hood to front bumper fascia?€‰(c) 3.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.12?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Tighten 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)

Hood Hold-Open Device Warning

Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. ...

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