HOOD(for Hatchback, Wagon) ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B332381C01

*a

Centering Bolt

*b

Standard Bolt
Tip:

  • 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.

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PROCEDURE

  1. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET (w/ Bracket)

    1. B324717

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the guide and disconnect the No. 1 water hose clamp bracket.

  2. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.

      1. B324715

        Loosen the hinge bolts of the hood.

      2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood.

      3. Tighten the hinge bolts after the adjustment.

        13 N*m

        133 kgf*cm

        10 ft.*lbf

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.

      1. B324716

        Adjust the hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fender are aligned.

        Tip:

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the hood bumper cushions.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.

      1. B324718

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      2. Tighten the bolts after adjustment.

        7.5 N*m

        76 kgf*cm

        66 in.*lbf

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

  4. CONNECT NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET (w/ Bracket)

    1. B324717

      Engage the guide.

    2. Connect the No. 1 water hose clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.

      5.0 N*m

      51 kgf*cm

      44 in.*lbf