HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge to the vehicle body and hood. The hood cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts for standard bolts (with washers) when making adjustments.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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B000WJLC17
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FITTING OF HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to E are within the standard ranges.

      B000WQQN05
      Standard Clearance
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition

      A

      (Reference)

      		 15.85 mm (0.624 in.) B 1.85 to 5.85 mm (0.073 to 0.230 in.)
      C -1.85 to 2.25 mm (-0.073 to 0.089 in.)

      D

      (Reference)

      		 3.4 mm (0.134 in.)

      E

      (Reference)

      		 1.3 mm (0.051 in.) - -

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH

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  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH

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  4. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR

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  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR

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  6. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the hood position.


      1. B000Z5F

        Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood and adjust the hood position.

      2. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.

      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the hood after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 9.6 ft.*lbf }
    2. B000XVL

      Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.


      1. Adjust the 2 cushion rubbers so that the hood and fender are aligned.

        Tech Tips

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the 2 cushion rubbers.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. B000Z1I

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      2. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.

      3. Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR

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  8. INSTALL LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR

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  9. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH

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  10. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH

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