Hood: Adjustments

HOOD


HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment

Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by seeing and touching. Fitting standard dimension in the table below should be satisfied.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.





1. Remove striker and adjust the surface height of hood, front bumper fascia and front fender according to the fitting standard dimension, by rotating hood bumper rubber.
2. Adjust the height difference of striker, hood bumper rubber according to the fitting standard dimension.
3. Loosen hood hinge mounting nuts on the hood.
4. Adjust the clearance of hood, front bumper fascia and front fender according to the fitting standard dimension, for the hood.
5. Check that hood lock primary latch is securely engaged with striker by dropping hood from approximately
200 mm (7.874 in) height or pressing lightly on the hood.

CAUTION:
Never drop hood from a height of 300 mm (11.811 in) or more.
6. Install as static closing face of hood is 94 � 490 N (9.6 � 50.0 kg, 21.1 � 110 lb).

NOTE:
- Exercise vertical force on right side and left side of hood lock.
- Do not simultaneously press both sides.
7. After adjustment, tighten hood hinge mounting nuts to the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- Before installing hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle body.
- Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.