Hood: Adjustments
HOODADJUSTMENT
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 for standard bolts (w/ washers) when making adjustments.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to B are within the standard range.
2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Adjust the hood horizontally and vertically by loosening the hood side's hinge bolts.
b. Tighten the hood side's hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
c. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and the fender are aligned.
1. Raise or lower the hood's front end by turning the cushion rubber. Make sure that the clearance is within the standard range.
d. Adjust the hood lock.
1. Remove the hood lock nut cap.
2. Loosen the 3 bolts.
3. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter smoothly.
4. Tighten the hood lock bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)