HOOD ADJUSTMENT

A0043X0E01
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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.

      A003ZXWE03
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 2.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.236 in.) b 2.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.236 in.)
      c -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) d 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. A0040X8

        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 cushion rubbers.


      1. A0042RD

        Adjust the 2 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 2 cushion rubbers.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A0041PP

        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.

  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. A0040X8

        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 cushion rubbers.


      1. A0041XO

        Adjust the 2 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 2 cushion rubbers.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A0044AF

        Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

      2. A0041I4

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      3. Tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }
      4. A0044AF

        Connect the hood lock control cable.

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