HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • A003B4AE01

    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. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A003B3G

      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A003AXU

      Remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003EFE

      Adjust the hood position.


      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood.

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

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

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
    2. A003DNO

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

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A003D6O

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

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

      3. Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment.

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

  4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A00E83X

      Install the radiator support opening cover with the 8 clips.

  5. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A003B3G

      Attach the 4 clips install the engine room side cover.