HOOD ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD • For forward/rearward and left/right adjustments, loosen the bolts. • For vertical adjustment of the front edge of the hood, turn the cushion. • For vertical adjustment of the rear edge of the hood, loosen the bolts. ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD LOCK ADJUST HOOD LOCK BY LOOSENING MOUNTING BOLTS Hood Damper Stay CAUTION: Handling the damper. (a) Do not disassemble the damper because the cylinder is filled with gas. (b) If the damper is damped, drill a 2.0 — 3.0 mm (0.079 — 0.118 in.) hole in the bottom of the removed damper cylinder to completely release the high-pressure gas. (c) When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully. (d) The gas is colorless, odorless and not poisonous. (e) When working, handle the damper carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it. (f) Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the damper fully extended. REMOVAL OF DAMPER STAY 1. REMOVE DAMPER STAY UPPER SIDE FROM ENGINE HOOD 2. REMOVE DAMPER STAY LOWER SIDE FROM FENDER APRON INSTALLATION OF DAMPER STAY 1. INSTALL DAMPER STAY UPPER SIDE TO ENGINE HOOD 2. CONNECT DAMPER STAY LOWER SIDE TO FENDER APRON