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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 11:35 PM
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Seems the hood is difficult to catch. I dink like slamming it hard & then it doesn’t catch. Is there a way to adjust it?
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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 07:18 AM
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I assume you're referring to the 'frunk' latch, is that right?

If so, there are two nuts on the front wall of the compartment, under the rug and immediately behind the latch mechanism. You loosen the two nuts and the latch mechanism can be lowered/raised to improve latching and to align the hood with the fenders/bumper cover.

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Steve
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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 09:59 AM
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Simple but nothing is easy these days. Thank you for helping!
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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 01:10 PM
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Easiest fix I’ve ever done!
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