HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B001862E06
*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 on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.

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

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.

      B00199WE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A (Reference) 3.6 mm (0.1417 in.) B 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.1496 to 0.268 in.)
      C -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) D 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.1496 to 0.268 in.)
      E -1.1 to 1.9 mm (-0.0433 to 0.0748 in.) F 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)
      G -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B00184K

      Adjust the hood position.


      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

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

      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      4. B0019DX

        Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.

        Tech Tips

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

    2. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. Remove the upper radiator support seal Click here.

      2. Remove the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket Click here.

      3. B0018I2

        Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

      4. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.

      5. Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

      6. Install the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket Click here.

      7. Install the upper radiator support seal Click here.