HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • A01IT4SE01

    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 BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01ITOM

      Remove the clip and battery service hole cover.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A01IRWC

      Remove the 5 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IOOB

      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. A01IN51

      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. A01IO5A

        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. A01IRWC

      Install the radiator support opening cover with the 5 clips.

  5. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01ITOM

      Install the battery service hole cover with the clip.