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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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hey just curious on my 05, the nose of the hood sits to low (below fenders) how do i adjust the hood up?
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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The rubber stops just above your headlights, next to the bolt that holds the lights in place, and the two stops next to your latch, limit where your hood sits. Turn, I believe counterclockwise, to go up until it sits at the desired level.



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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Adjust the four rubber hood stops at the front of the hood area. Turn them out until it sits even.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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how will it effect the hood latch though? i knew turning the rubber stops, just wondering about the hood latch
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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good post, subscribed
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