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Old Sep 10, 2025 | 08:03 AM
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Default Hood adjustment-pull down tighter

my hood does not sit all the way down against the front fairing untill pressed with hand. I think this causes turbulence which makes my washer spray suck at speeds above 45. Only sprays right above wipers, but works normal at slow speeds or stopped. Cant seem to find an adjustment process

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Old Sep 10, 2025 | 08:21 AM
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It's tricky, the strikers have washers to adjust them. Gotta take the headlights out to get at them.
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Check the rubber bump stops on each side of the engine bay. Twist them clockwise to raise them; they might just need a slight adjustment to put more pressure on the hood and hold it down.
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Check the rubber bump stops on each side of the engine bay. Twist them clockwise to raise them; they might just need a slight adjustment to put more pressure on the hood and hold it down.
can you send a picture with the location of them?
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I see what you mean..I have never touched the lock rods ever in the 15+ years ive had this but the drivers side has 2 and the pass side has 3. There is also a bottom support bolt that has to be readjusted when a washer is changed so the lights and grill probably have to come out as you say. I only saw 1 rubber bump stop in the middle by the hood lock release. Probably save that for another day..thanks for the advice and info




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