HOOD ADJUSTMENT

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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 d are within each standard range.

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      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 2.45 to 6.45 mm (0.0965 to 0.254 in.) b 3.55 to 7.55 mm (0.140 to 0.297 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. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

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      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. Adjust the 2 cushion rubbers so that the heights of the hood and fender are aligned.

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        Tech Tips

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the 2 cushion rubbers.

    3. Remove the radiator grille sub-assembly Click here.

    4. Adjust the hood lock.

      1. Loosen the 3 bolts.

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

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

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

    5. Install the radiator grille sub-assembly Click here.