HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B001ECIC01
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

  • 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.

  • The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE

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  3. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the hood position.


      1. B001I4S

        Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood.

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

      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the hood.

        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. B001GP0

        Adjust the 2 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 2 cushion rubbers.

    3. Adjust the hood lock assembly.


      1. B001HH5

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      2. Adjust the hood lock assembly and tighten the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

      3. Check that the striker can smoothly engage with the hood lock assembly.

  5. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE

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  6. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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