BONNET ADJUSTMENT

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Gap Adjustment

1.  Verify that the gap between the bonnet and the body is within the specification.

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Standard clearance
a: -2.8—0.8 mm {-0.11—0.03 in}
b: –1.2—1.2 mm {–0.047—0.0.47 in}

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Front fender molding (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL.)
(5)  Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Loosen the bonnet hinge installation bolts and adjust the bonnet.

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5.  Tighten the bolts. (See BONNET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

6.  Install the following parts:

(1)  Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL.)
(3)  Front fender molding (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)


Height Difference Adjustment

1.  Verify that the height difference between the bonnet and the body is within the specification.

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Standard clearance
a: 3.0—6.0 mm {0.12—0.23 in}
b: 1.9—5.1 mm {0.8—0.20 in}
c: 2.5—4.9 mm {0.10—0.19 in}

2.  Turn the stop rubber to adjust the height of the bonnet.

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