HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • A01FDFHE01

    Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge to the vehicle body and hood. The hood cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts for standard bolts when making adjustments.

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

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*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01FFHV

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01FGB0

      Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  3. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

    Click here

  4. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FG24

      Adjust the hood position.


      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood and adjust the hood position.

      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, 9.6 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01FDB7

      Adjust the cushion rubbers 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. A01FI7E

      Adjust the hood lock.


      1. 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 }

  5. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

    Click here

  6. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. Install the cool air intake duct seal with the 7 clips.

  7. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. Install the engine room side cover with the 4 clips.