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 on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (with washers) when making adjustments.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.

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      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A (Reference) 4.35 mm (0.171 in.)
      B 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.)
      C -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMXY

      Adjust the hood position.


      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

      2. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.

      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      4. A01ESO6

        Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.

        Tech Tips

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

    2. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A01ERMS

        Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      2. A01EN18

        Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

      3. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.

      4. Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

      5. Install a new cap.