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Engine Hood

ENGINE HOOD

ADJUSTMENT






HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as the hood hinge and lock set bolt, the hood cannot be adjusted with it. Substitute the standard bolt for the centering bolt.

1. ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND LEFT/LIGHT DIRECTIONS




a. Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.
b. Tighten the loosened bolts again.

Torque:
Centering bolt: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 70 in.lbf)
Standard bolt: 7.0 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 60 in.lbf)


2. ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTION




Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.

3. ADJUST HOOD LOCK




a. Adjust the hood lock by loosening the bolts.
b. Tighten the loosened bolts again.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)