Hood: Adjustments

Hood Adjustment

1. Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt.

2. Adjust the hood alignment:
- Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the hood hinges (A).

- Turn the hood edge cushions (B), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at front and side edges.

3. Adjust the hood latch (C) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (D) is centered in the hood latch.

4. Tighten each bolt securely.

5. Check that the hood opens properly and locks securely.

6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.






7. Remove the air guide plate cover, Service and Repair then remove the latch cover (A). Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch (B) and hood hinge (C) as indicated by the arrows.