HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • A000OMSE01

    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 Click here.

Text in Illustration
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER

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  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

    Click here

  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A000MVK

      Adjust the hood position.


      1. 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. A000PU8

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

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A000OA5

      Adjust the hood lock.


      1. 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:
        7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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  5. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER

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