Hood - Adjustment(2007/12 - 2009/01)

Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.

Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Remove the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors and bolt.

Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Disconnect 2 fog light connectors.

w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:

1. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the clearance sonar connector.

Remove the front bumper assembly.

Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Remove the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors and bolt.

Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Disconnect 2 fog light connectors.

w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:

1. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the clearance sonar connector.

Disconnect the headlight cleaner washer hose, and then remove the front bumper assembly.

Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.

2. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

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

4. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after the adjustment.

   Torque:

   13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}

Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the cushion rubber.

2. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.

   HINT:

   Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber.

Adjust the hood lock.

2. Loosen the 3 bolts.

3. Tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

   Torque:

   7.5 N*m{77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf}

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

Connect 2 fog light connectors.

w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:

1. Connect the clearance sonar connector and engage the clamp.

Engage each claw.

Install the front bumper assembly with the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors and bolt.

Install the pin hold clip.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Connect the headlight cleaner washer hose.

Connect 2 fog light connectors.

w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:

1. Connect the clearance sonar connector and engage the clamp.

Engage each claw.

Install the front bumper assembly with the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors and bolt.

Install the pin hold clip.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Install the intake duct seal with the 7 clips.

Prepare the vehicle:

1. Ensure there is no damage or deformation to the body around the fog lights.
   
2. Fill the fuel tank.
   
3. Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.
   
4. Make sure that the engine coolant is filled to the specified level.
   
5. Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.
   
6. Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools, and jack are in their original positions.
   
7. Sit a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) in the driver's seat.
   
8. Vehicles with height adjustable suspension should set the vehicle height to the lowest setting prior to adjusting the fog light aim.
   

Prepare the vehicle:

1. Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the fog lights can be observed and above which it cannot.
   
2. Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.
   
3. Create a 25 m (82 ft) distance between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall.
   
4. Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
   
5. Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.
   

   NOTICE:

   A distance of 25 m (82 ft) between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If sufficient space is not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft) to allow for checking and adjustment of fog light aim. (The size of the target zone will change with the distance, so follow the instructions in the illustration.)

Prepare a piece of thick white paper (approximately 2 m (6.6 ft) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft) (width)) to use as a screen.

Draw a vertical line down the center of screen (V line).

Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

1. Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.
   
2. Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.
   

Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Mark the fog light bulb center marks on the screen. If the center mark cannot be observed on the fog light, use the center of the fog light bulb or the manufacturer's name marked on the fog light as the center mark.

1. H Line (Fog light height):
   Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line should be at the same height as the fog light bulb center marks of the low-beam fog lights.

2. V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) fog lights):
   Draw two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark.

Cover the fog light or disconnect the connector of the fog light on the opposite side to prevent light from the fog light that is not being inspected from affecting the fog light aiming inspection.

NOTICE:

Do not keep the fog light covered for more than 3 minutes. The fog light lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged due to excessive heat.

Start the engine.

Turn on the fog light and check if the cut off line falls within the specified area in the following illustration.

Adjust the aim vertically:
Adjust the aim of each fog light to the specified range by turning each aiming screw with a screwdriver.

NOTICE:

The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it and then retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.

HINT:

If it is not possible to correctly adjust fog light aim, check bulb, fog light unit, and fog light unit reflector installation.