HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B001MU5E01

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*1	Centering Bolt
*2	Standard Bolt

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 when making adjustments.
Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

PROCEDURE

INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
  1. 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 rubbers.
  1. Adjust the 4 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 4 cushion rubbers.
3. Remove the radiator support opening cover.
  
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4. Adjust the hood lock.
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    *1 Protective Tape
    
    Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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    *1 Hood Lock Bolt
    
    Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
  3. Adjust the hood lock and tighten the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
    
    Torque:
    
    8.0 N*m { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
  4. Check that the striker can engage with the hood lock smoothly.
5. Install a new hood lock nut cap.
6. Install the radiator support opening cover.
  
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