HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A0028MGC01
*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.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. A002BOV

        Loosen the hinge bolts of the hood.

      2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood.

      3. Tighten the hinge bolts after adjustment.

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

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.


      1. A002CCF

        Adjust the hood bumper cushions 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 hood bumper cushions.

    3. Remove radiator grille.

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    4. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A00290FC01
        *a Protective Tape

        Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      2. A0029QVC01
        *1 Hood Lock Bolt

        Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

      3. A002BYE

        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. A00271RC01

        Install a new hood lock nut cap.

    5. Install radiator grille.

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