Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 614

11-1
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
SUBJECT
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
PAGE SUBJECT
Hood 11-1
Hood Latch 11-2
Hood Hinges 11-2
PAGE
Front Fenders 11-3
Front Inner Fender. . 11-4
Grille . 11-6
HOOD
The hood (Figs. 11-1—11-3), of rigid sheet metal
construction, is composed of a single sheet metal
outer panel and a rugged inner panel reinforcement.
Further rigidity is obtained by the insertion of rein­
forcement braces and brackets strategically located
so as not to interfere with adjustment or service
repair conditions.
A. ADJUSTMENT
Slotted holes are provided at all hood hinge attach­
ing points for proper adjustment; both vertically and
fore and aft.
To lower the rear corners for proper alignment to
the cowl and fenders, and to ensure contact with
the hood side wedges, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen front end of hinge mounting bracket to
fenders.
2. Hold hood open as high as possible and force
front of hinge upward.
3. Tighten fender connection.
NOTE: If this does not correct condition, lower
entire hinge by loosening attachment bolts at cowl
and pushing downward.
The portion of hood hinge that attaches to cowl has
elongated holes at top and bottom to take care of
any body variations.
Fig. 11-1 Pontiac Hood