Hood Adjustment

Vehicle Exterior. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Door Hatch. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

Hood -- Adjustment


HINT:

  1. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Door Hatch.Hood.Hood Adjustment
    Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge to the vehicle body and hood. The hood cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts for standard bolts (with washers) when making adjustments.
  2. A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (HILUX_TGN26 RM00000118R007X.html).
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*1
Centering Bolt
*2
Standard Bolt


1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Adjust the hood position.

    1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood and adjust the hood position.

    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}


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Adjust the cushion rubbers so that the hood and fender are aligned.

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


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Adjust the hood lock.

    1. 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:
      8.0 N*m{82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf}