Hood Inspection and Adjustment

Hood Inspection and Adjustment

Inspection

Hood Removal and Installation

- Check that hood opens and closes smoothly and properly. Lubricate it if necessary.
- Check that hood stops in secondary latch position properly when hood lock is released.
- Check that hood closes completely in full latch position.
- Adjust hood lock position if necessary.

Hood Latch Switch Check

1) Remove front bumper. Service and Repair
2) Disconnect hood latch switch connector (2).
3) Check continuity between terminals of hood latch switch connector (2) when latch (1) is operated. If check result is not as specified, replace hood latch.
Hood latch switch continuity









Adjustment

Horizontal adjustment of hood

Loosen hood hinge bolts and adjust installation position of hood.

Vertical adjustment of hood

Turn hood cushion (1) if there is a step between hood and front fender.





Hood lock position adjustment

1) Remove front bumper. Service and Repair
2) Loosen hood latch bolts (1) and adjust height of hood latch (2).
3) Tighten hood latch bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Hood latch bolt (a): 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lbf-ft)





4) Make sure hood is locked smoothly and securely.