CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
| *1 | Centering Bolt |
| *2 | Standard Bolt |
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 when making adjustments.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
INSPECT FITTING OF HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check that the all fitting dimensions are within the reference value ranges.
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ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Adjustment in longitudinal direction of hood and horizontal direction of hood rear end.
Loosen the hood hinge assembly bolts and adjust.
| 13 N*m | 133 kgf*cm | 10 ft.*lbf |
Replace the bolts with the supplied bolts before performing adjustment, as centering bolts are used.
Adjustment in vertical direction of hood front left and right ends.
Turn the cushion to adjust.
Remove the front bumper cover.
except Sport Package
for Sport Package
Remove the hood lock release lever protector.
Adjustment in vertical and horizontal directions of hood front end.
Loosen the 3 bolts and adjust.
| 8.0 N*m | 82 kgf*cm | 71 in.*lbf |
Replace the bolts with the supplied bolts before performing adjustment, as centering bolts are used.
Install the hood lock release lever protector.
Install the front bumper cover.
except Sport Package
for Sport Package