Hood Sub-Assembly

HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY




1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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 (with washers) when making adjustments.




a. Adjust the hood's position.
i. Loosen the hood's 4 hinge bolts.
ii. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender. Make sure that the clearance is within the standard range.
iii. Tighten the hood's 4 hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 13 N.m {133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf}




b. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.
i. Raise or lower the hood's front end by turning the cushion rubber. Make sure that the clearance is within standard range.







c. Adjust the hood lock.
i. Loosen the 3 bolts.
ii. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
iii. Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 8.0 N.m {82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf}