Hood -- Adjustment |
- HINT:
- 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. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.
- Standard Measurement:
Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition A (Reference) 7.9 mm (0.311 in.) B 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) C -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) D 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) E -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) F 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) G -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -
| 2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Adjust the hood position.
Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.
Tighten the hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment.
- Torque:
- 13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}
Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.
- HINT:
- Raise or lower the hood front end by turning the cushion rubber.
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Adjust the hood lock.
Remove the upper radiator support seal (Click here).
Remove the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (Click here).
Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.
Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.
- Torque:
- 5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}
Install the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (Click here).
Install the upper radiator support seal (Click here).
