HOOD ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

  • 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.

Text in Illustration
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  2. 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:
        18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

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


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        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. Loosen the 3 bolts.

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

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        Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment in the order shown in the illustration.

        Torque:
        33 N*m  { 337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

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