Hood

COMPONENTS

Adjustment

HINT: Since a centering bolt is used as a hood hinge mounting bolt and hood lock mounting bolt, the hood and hood lock can not be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.

Standard

2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. 1
   Horizontally adjust the hood.
2. 2
   Loosen the 4 hood hinge mounting bolts on the hood side.

   

3. 3
   Adjust the clearance by moving the hood, so that it will be in the standard range.

   Standard (A): 4.0 +- 1.5 mm (0.157 +- 0.059 in.)

4. 4
   Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.

   Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

   

5. 5
   Adjust the height of the hood front end using the cushion rubber.
6. 6
   Adjust the cushion rubber so that the hood and the fender will be aligned.

HINT: The cushion rubber goes up and down when turned.

1. 1
   Adjust the hood lock.
2. 2
   Remove the front bumper cover (See page ET- 3).

   

3. 3
   Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the hood lock release lever protector.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector. Therefore, the use of a new protector is necessary for installation.

1. 1
   Loosen the 3 hood lock mounting bolts.
2. 2
   Adjust the striker position by moving the hood lock, so that the striker can enter smoothly.
3. 3
   Tighten the hood lock bolts after the adjustment.

   Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)