HOOD ADJUSTMENT

A01G69OE01
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*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 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 "e" are within each standard range.

      A01G8PSE01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 2.35 to 5.35 mm (0.0925 to 0.211 in.) b -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.063 in.)
      c 8.70 mm (0.343 in.) d 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.)
      e -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.063 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. A01G97J

        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 hood bumper cushions.


      1. A01G8R3

        Adjust the 2 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 2 cushion rubbers.

    3. Remove the cool air intake duct seal Click here.

    4. w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System:


      1. Remove the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly Click here.

    5. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A01G96K

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      2. Tighten the bolts after adjustment.

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

      3. Check that the striker can engage with the hood lock smoothly.

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

    7. w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System:


      1. Install the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly Click here.