HOOD > ADJUSTMENT

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HINT:

1. 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.
   
2. A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).
   

1. Adjust the hood's position.
   
   

   1. Loosen the hood's 4 hinge bolts.
      

   2. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender. Make sure that the clearance is within the standard range.
      

      Standard (C):

      4.0 +- 1.5 mm (0.157 +- 0.059 in.)
      

   3. Tighten the hood's 4 hinge bolts after the adjustment.
      

      Torque:

      13 N*m{ 134 kgf*cm , 9.6 ft.*lbf }

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

   1. Raise or lower the hood's front end by turning the cushion rubber. Make sure that the clearance is within the standard range.
      

      Standard (D):

      0.3 +- 1.5 mm (0.012 +- 0.059 in.)
      

3. 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 }