BONNET ADJUSTMENT

Gap Adjustment

1. Measure the gap between the bonnet and the body.

Standard clearance

a: 0.5-3.5 mm {0.020-0.13 in}

b: -0.5-2.5 mm {-0.019-0.098 in} (4SD)

b: -1.0-2.0 mm {-0.039-0.078 in} (5HB)

c: -0.5-2.5 mm {-0.019-0.098 in} (4SD)

c: -1.0-2.0 mm {-0.039-0.078 in} (5HB)

d: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.17 in}

e: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.39-0.39 in}

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the following parts:

(1) Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3) Front side turn lights (See FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4) Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5) Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6) Side step molding (vehicle with the side step molding) (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7) Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

5. Tighten the bolts.

Height Difference Adjustment

1. Measure the height difference between the bonnet and the body.

Standard clearance

a: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}

b: -1.5-0.5 mm {-0.059-0.019 in}

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