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From: New Mexico
I just gently close the hood then press the rear corner until it cliks then walk around to the other side and press down on that corner untill it clicks. I close the hatch the same way, I dont like to slam anything.
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From: Colo Spgs CO
Originally Posted by 4-speed
I just gently close the hood then press the rear corner until it cliks then walk around to the other side and press down on that corner untill it clicks. I close the hatch the same way, I dont like to slam anything.
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
Originally Posted by 4-speed
I just gently close the hood then press the rear corner until it cliks then walk around to the other side and press down on that corner untill it clicks. I close the hatch the same way, I dont like to slam anything.
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Originally Posted by RocketDawg
I just drop mine from about 6 inches up and it closes. It helps if you lubricate the latches.
and if that doesn't do it.> 
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From: Snohomish WA
Originally Posted by 4-speed
I just gently close the hood then press the rear corner until it cliks then walk around to the other side and press down on that corner untill it clicks. I close the hatch the same way, I dont like to slam anything.
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Originally Posted by 4-speed
I just gently close the hood then press the rear corner until it cliks then walk around to the other side and press down on that corner untill it clicks. I close the hatch the same way, I dont like to slam anything.
This is what I do too. Takes a little longer, but it ensures the hood latches securely.
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From: Longview Texas
If the rubber bumpers at the rear of the hood are adjusted right, you can drop the hood from 10 to 12 inches and both sides should latch.
I used to shut one side at a time, but decided there was less stress on the hood to just drop it and let both sides latch at the same time.
When I got my car from the factory, if I dropped it, one side would latch but the other side wouldn't..
I adjusted the bumper down a little on the tight side, and now both sides latch perfectly every time. 
I used to shut one side at a time, but decided there was less stress on the hood to just drop it and let both sides latch at the same time.
When I got my car from the factory, if I dropped it, one side would latch but the other side wouldn't..
I adjusted the bumper down a little on the tight side, and now both sides latch perfectly every time.
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From: Slower than a speeding bullet................ Fort Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by Roadking
I have a carbon fiber hood and I stand in front of the car using two hands gently push and lower shut.
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If you have an oem hood...
...a finese drop from 4-6 inches will do...(latches lubed and the height adjusted properly...)
else...lower gently and press firmly over latch on each side of the hood...
...aftermarket hoods with a low tolerance...I recommend the latter...
...then slam the gears...
...a finese drop from 4-6 inches will do...(latches lubed and the height adjusted properly...)
else...lower gently and press firmly over latch on each side of the hood...
...aftermarket hoods with a low tolerance...I recommend the latter...
...then slam the gears...
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From: eagle mountain lake tx
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adjust the little rubber bumpers at the corners. I think it is a 12mm wrench. loosen the nut and turn the rubber bumper. I did mine a turn at a time until it worked perfect. Can drop it from 6 inches and it shuts perfect. took a little while to get it just right so the bumpers wernt too far down. 
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by 4-speed
I just gently close the hood then press the rear corner until it cliks then walk around to the other side and press down on that corner untill it clicks. I close the hatch the same way, I dont like to slam anything.
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From: worcester Mass
Originally Posted by jacks996
adjust the little rubber bumpers at the corners. I think it is a 12mm wrench. loosen the nut and turn the rubber bumper. I did mine a turn at a time until it worked perfect. Can drop it from 6 inches and it shuts perfect. took a little while to get it just right so the bumpers wernt too far down.