Hood: Description and Operation

The vehicle hood is a front-opening type secured by a standard double-release latch. The hood release handle is located below and to left of steering column. When the hood is opened, it pivots on two hinges and is held open by a hood prop. The two hinges are secured to body with two bolts and to hood with two bolts on each hinge. The hood alignment can be adjusted fore-and-aft and side-to-side by loosening hood bolts and moving the hood as necessary. The hood latch can be adjusted in both axes to match position of the permanently attached striker.