HOOD (for TMMK Made) ADJUSTMENT

B000I72E02
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*a Centering Bolt
*b 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.


  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through d are within each standard range.

      B000LKCE01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 1.85 to 5.85 mm (0.0728 to 0.230 in.) b 7.15 to 11.15 mm (0.281 to 0.439 in.)
      c 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) d -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. B000MHO

        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. B000NLO

        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. Remove the cool air intake duct seal Click here.

    4. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. B000KEJE01
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        *a Protective Tape

        Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      2. B000KNYE01
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        *1 Hood Lock Bolt

        Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

      3. B000KWZ

        Adjust the hood lock and tighten the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

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

    5. Install the cool air intake duct seal Click here.