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2002 Honda Civic Si

Section 95 (Hood): Adjustment

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Adjustment
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  1. Remove the support strut from each side of the hood (see HOOD SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt.
  3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence.
    • Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge (A).
    • Turn the hood edge cushions (B), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at front and side edges.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Hood Alignment
    G03641752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Adjust the hood latch (C) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (D) is centered in the hood latch.
  5. Tighten the bolts securely.
  6. Install the support strut on each side of the hood.
  7. Check that the hood opens properly and locks securely.
  8. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
  9. Apply multipurpose grease to the locations of the hood latch and hood hinge indicated by the arrows shown in Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Applying Multipurpose Grease
    G03641753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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