Hood: Adjustments

HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Gap Adjustment

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






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:
a. Front bumper Front Bumper Removal/Installation

b. Front combination light Service and Repair

c. Front fender molding Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

d. Side step molding

e. Front fender panel Service and Repair

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






5. Tighten the bolts. (See Removal and Replacement)

6. Install the following parts:
a. Front fender panel Service and Repair

b. Side step molding

c. Front fender molding Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

d. Front combination light Service and Repair

e. Front bumper Front Bumper Removal/Installation

Height Difference Adjustment

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






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 hood.