HOOD ADJUSTMENT

A017CGUE01

Tech Tips


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

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


  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A017EZQ

      Remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE


    1. A017GBWE01

      Put protective tape around the radiator grille.

    2. A017DWF

      Remove the 2 bolts and 4 clips.

    3. A017G18

      Disengage the 6 claws and 4 guides, and remove the radiator grille.

  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. A017BMZ

        Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

      2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood.

      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the cushion rubber.


      1. A017FJE

        Adjust the cushion rubbers so that the heights of the hood and fender are aligned.

        Tech Tips

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

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A017FVJ

        Remove the hood lock nut cap.

      2. A017BLJ

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      3. Tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
      4. A017FVJ

        Install the hood lock nut cap.

      5. Check that the striker can engage with the hood lock smoothly.

  4. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE


    1. A017CEC

      Engage the 4 guides and 6 claws, and install the radiator grille.

    2. A017DWF

      Install the 4 clips and 2 bolts.

  5. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A017EZQ

      Install the cool air intake duct seal with the 11 clips.