Hood: Adjustments
HOODADJUSTMENT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Horizontally adjust the hood.
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/ washers) when making adjustments.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. Loosen the hood side hinge bolts.
2. Adjust the clearance so that it will be in the standard value, by moving the hood.
Standard (A): 3.9 ± 1.5 mm (0.154 ± 0.059 in.)
3. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
b. Adjust the height of the hood front end by the cushion rubber.
1. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the hood and the fender will be aligned.
HINT: The cushion rubber goes up and down by turning it.
c. Adjust the hood lock.
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/ washers) when making adjustments.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. Using a clip remover, disengage the clips, remove the 8 radiator support seal upper clips.
2. Remove the radiator support seal upper.
3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Remove the hood lock release lever protector.
NOTICE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, therefore the use of a new protector is necessary on the installation.
5. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker will come in, by moving the striker.
6. Tighten the hood lock bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)