Hood Pops up at the cowl

I had the hood off for about a year. When I replaced it, I put on new rubber pads. Now when I close it the rear of the hood at the cowl pops up. I have to manually push it down for it so sit flush. I removed one of the rubber stops. What adjustment is needed to fix this. I am certain that it is in the same place on the bolt holes. any help appreciated. After pushing it down at the cowl, it stays down.