HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A01MGALC01
*a Centering Bolt
*b Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


  • Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock assembly. The hood and hood lock assembly 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. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MFNO

      Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. 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 adjustment.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01MH9M

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


      1. Adjust the 2 hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fenders are aligned.

    3. A01MFH2

      Adjust the hood lock assembly.


      1. Loosen the 3 bolts.

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

        Torque:
        8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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