Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 1306

FRONT END 4J-3
7 HOOD 12 BUMPER (2)
8 HEADLAMP DOOR ASSEMBLY 1 3 PANEL — HEADLAMP COVER
9 HINGE ASSEMBLY 1 4 FILLER ASSEMBLY HEADLAMP COVER
1 0 BOLTS — DOOR ASSEMBLY TO HINGE ASSEMBLY (4) 1 5 SPACER (2)
1 1 BOLT — HINGE ASSEMBLY TO HOOD (2) 1 6 RETAINER (2)
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Fig. 2-Headlamp Door Assembly
Hood Alignment
Slotted holes are provided at all hood hinge
attaching points for proper adjustment - both
vertically and fore and aft. For best results, make one
adjustment at a time. The following lists conditions
that may be encountered. It gives the components that
will need adjustment to correct the condition. One or
more of the conditions may be encountered. Make
adjustments only as required to correct the condition.
Hood Hinge
Remove or Disconnect (Figure 3)
ft Adjust (Figure 3)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Important
Scribe line around hinge on hood inner panel and
front panel to indicate original hinge position.
Block hood and prop open on side to be removed
Nuts (23)
Bolts (22)
Hinge (21)
Hood too High or Low at Front Corners
• Loosen nuts (23)
• Reposition hood assembly
• Tights nuts (23)
Hood too High or Low at Rear Corners
• Determine amount and direction of adjustment
needed
• Adjust hood bumper accordingly
Hood too Far Fore or Aft
• Loosen bolts (22)
• Reposition hood assembly
• Tighten bolts (22)
Install or Connect (Figure 3)
1. Hinge (21) align with scribe marks
2. Bolts (22)
3. Nuts (23)
Inspect
Close hood carefully and check for proper
alignment.
Hood Latch
The hood latch is a cable released, positive
locking assembly located in the center section of the
cowl. It is locked with a hood-mounted striker. The
hood release handle is located in the vehicle on the left
side of the instrument panel beneath the ventilation
duct. After the release handle has been pulled, the hood
can be fully opened by hand. There is no additional
latch on the hood.