Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1252

SECTION 11
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
Hood
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1 1- 1 Front Fender
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1 1-6
Hood Latch
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1 1-2 Front Inner Fender
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1 1-9
Hood Release
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1 1-6 Headlamp Filler Panels
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1 1- 10
Hood Hinge
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1 1-6
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 adjust-
ments or service repair conditions. There are four types of
hoods used on the 1972 models. All Series use the stand-
ard conventional hood. The 'GTO, G T and Formula 400
models have a hood that incorporates two hood scoops.
The Formula
400
hood is constructed of fiberglass. The
Trans-Am model uses a steel hood which incorporates an
opening in the hood for the air cleaner to protrude
through (Refer Section 6B).
ADJUST
Slotted holes are provided at all hood hinge attaching
points (Fig. 11-1) for proper adjustment; both vertically
and fore and aft.
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NO.
1
NOTE: Adjost one side at a time.
To lower the REAR corners of the hood for proper align-
ment 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 bolt no. 1 (Fig. 11-1).
2. Force hood open as high as possible to move front of
hinge upward.
3. Tighten fender connection.
4. If further adjustment is required, loosen rear end of
hinge mounting bracket to fenders at bolt no. 2 and
repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. If necessary, repeat procedure on opposite side of
hood.
To lower the FRONT corners for proper alignment, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Close hood firmly.
2. Determine the amount of adjustment necessary.
3. Open hood.
4. Loosen jam nut on adjustable hood bumper and raise
or lower as required.
5. Tighten jam nut.
REMOVE
1. Open hood.
Fig. 1 1 - 1 Hood Attachment Typical
2. Scribe line on hood inner panel to indicate original
hinge position.