Chassis Metal, Plastics, Paint And Repair; Hood; Adjust - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

CHASSIS METAL. PLASTICS. PAINT AND REPAIR 2C-1
SECTION 2C
CHASSIS METAL, PLASTICS, PAINT
AND REPAIR
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
General Description
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2C- 1
Hood-Adjust
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2C- 1
Hood Hinge/Spring-R&R
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2C-2
Hood Latch-Adjust
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2C-2
Hood Release Cable/Rod
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2C-2
Front Fender-Align
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2C-3
Painting and Repairing Non-Metal Exterior Parts
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2C-3
FibergladABS Panel Repair
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2C-3
Painting FiberglasdABS Plastics
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2C-3
Endura Paint Refinishing
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2C-3
1977 Non-Metal Exterior Painted Parts
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2C-5
1977 Pontiac Exterior Colors
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2C-6
Identifying and Painting Plastic Interior Trim
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2C-5
Test Procedure
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2C-5
Painting Procedure
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2C-5
Illustrated Service Procedures
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2C-7
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HOOD
The hood is composed of a single outer panel and a
rugged inner panel reinforcement. Further rigidity is obtained
by the insertion of reinforcement braces and brackets
strategically located so as not to interfere with adjustments
or service repair conditions.
ADJUST
Slotted holes are provided at all hood hinge attaching
points (see Fig. 2C-1) for proper adjustment
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both vertically
and fore and aft.
NOTE: Adjust one side at a time.
TO LOWER THE REAR corners of the hood 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 fender
at Screw No. 1 (Fig. 2C-1).
2. Force hood open as high as possible to move front of
hinge upward.
3. Tighten fender connection to specifications.
4. If further adjustment is required, loosen rear end of
hinge mounting bracket to fenders at Screw No. 2. Repeat
Fig. 2C-1 Typical Hood Hinge Replacement
steps 2 and 3.
5. If necessary, repeat procedure on opposite side of
hood.