HOOD ADJUSTMENT

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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 (with washers) when making adjustments.

  • Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for ALPHARD)


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      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for VELLFIRE)


    1. A01CEUO

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.

  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


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        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:
        12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the cushion rubbers.


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        Adjust the 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 cushion rubbers.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


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        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      2. Tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

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

  4. INSTALL RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for ALPHARD)


    1. Install the radiator cover sub-assembly with the 4 clips.

  5. INSTALL RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for VELLFIRE)


    1. Install the radiator cover sub-assembly with the 4 clips.