Toyota Carina Quiz
Body

Removal, Installation and Adjustment of Hood

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General Information — 5Engine — 8Cooling and Air Conditioning Systems — 14Fuel Injection System — 8Exhaust System — 5Ignition System — 6Clutch — 5Transmission (MT and AT) — 11Front Axle Drive Shafts — 4Brake System — 11Suspension and Steering — 10Body — 17Wiring Diagrams — 10
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Removal

  • · Open the hood and have an assistant hold it. Mark the position of the hinges relative to the hood with a pencil or marker for correct installation later.
  • · Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the connecting tube under the hood and release it from the clips.
  • · Remove the bolts securing the hood to the hinges and, with an assistant, carefully remove the hood. Store the hood away from the work area.
  • · Inspect the hood hinges for wear and play in the pivots. Replace if necessary.

Installation

  • · With an assistant, position the hood on the hinges and loosely tighten the mounting bolts. Align the hood with the hinges using the marks made during removal, then tighten the mounting bolts.
  • · Connect the windshield washer hose.
  • · Adjust the hood installation as described below.

Adjustment

  • · Close the hood and check its position relative to the surrounding components. If necessary, loosen the hood hinge bolts and reposition the hood. After adjustment, tighten the bolts.
  • · After installing the hood, check that it closes and opens properly. If adjustment is required, loosen the hood latch bolts, adjust the latch position and retighten the bolts. Make sure the hood latch engages in the center of the lock.
  • · If necessary, align the front edge of the hood with the fenders by turning the rubber stops screwed into the front panel.

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