Glossary “hood stop adjustment” Definition:
Adjustable device that is used to control the height of the front of the hood.

Glossary “hood striker” Definition:
It bolts to the underside of the hood at the front. It engages the hood latch when closed.

Glossary “hood release cable” Definition:
Part of the hood release, it is a steel cable that slides inside a plastic housing. One end fastens to the release handle and the other end to the hood latch.

Glossary “hood release handle” Definition:
Part of the cable release, it can be pulled to slide a cable running out to the hood latch.

Glossary “hood latch adjustment” Definition:
This adjustment controls how well the hood striker engages the hood latch mechanism.

Glossary “hood latch mechanism” Definition:
This keep the hood closed and releases the hood when activiated with the hood release cable.

Glossary “hood hinge spring tool” Definition:
A hooked tool that should be used to stretch the spring on and off the hood hinges.

Glossary “hood hinges” Definition:
Part that allows the hood to open and closed while staying in alignment.

Glossary “hood latch” Definition:
Part of the cable release, it has metal arms that grasp and hold the hood striker.

Glossary “hood adjustments” Definition:
Adjustments made at the hindges, at adjustable stops and at the hood latch.

Glossary “hood hinge spacers” Definition:
A part that help make hood adjustments.