Hood: Adjustments

Hood, Removing, Installing And Adjusting

NOTE: The hood is made of aluminum. Note contact corrosion information.







1 - Hood

Removing:
- Second person is needed to support and lift hood during removal
- Disconnect hose to windshield washer system and unclip.
- Remove gas-filled strut - 5 - from hood - 1 - Fig.1.
- Remove nuts - 4 -.
- Remove hood.

Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.







Adjusting:
- Align hood - 1 - between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock Fig. 6.
- Hood can be adjusted for height relative to fenders by adjusting stop buffers Fig. 3.
- Panel gap dimensions Fig. 7.

2 - Hood hinge
- Hood - 1 - must be removed or propped up securely
- To remove, remove bolts - 3 - and nuts - 4 -
3 - Torx(R) bolt
- 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
4 - Nut
- 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
5 - Gas-filled strut
- Removing Fig. 1.
- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball stud
- Install with tube end of strut at body of vehicle







Fig. 1 Removing gas-filled strut
Removing
- Prop up and secure hood in open position.
- Lift retaining spring (arrow) slightly using small screwdriver and pull gas-filled strut - 1 - off ball stud.
- Detach strut at bottom ball stud.

Installing
- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball studs so that it engages in position.
Install with tube end of strut at body of vehicle.







Fig. 2 Releasing gas from strut
- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice in area -x-.
Dimension -x- = 50 mm (2 in.)
- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of cylinder's length (measured from piston rod end of cylinder).

WARNING: The gas-filled strut must only be clamped in the vice at the area indicated; otherwise there is a risk of an accident.

NOTE: Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure. Cover the sawing area with a clean rag to contain any escaping fluid.







Fig. 3 Adjusting height of stop buffers
When hood is closed, stop buffers - 1 - and - 2 - must lightly contact hood at contact area.

NOTE: The stop buffers can be used for adjusting the height of the hood.







Fig. 4 Removing and installing radiator grill
Removing
- Release catches (arrows).
- Swing out radiator grill at top, then pull off at bottom.

Installing
NOTE: To ease assembly, apply lubricant to the PU seal.

- Install radiator grill at bottom in center (make sure it is properly centered) and pivot it into place in direction shown in inset (arrow).
- Dimension - a - = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm (0.079 in. ± 0.019 in.)
- When installing, make sure radiator grill engages audibly in position







Fig. 5 Removing and installing hood lock
- To remove, remove nuts - 2 - and remove hood lock - 1 -.
Nut tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in.lb)







Fig. 6 Removing and installing lower section of hood lock
- Disengage hood lock cable.
- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 4).
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
- Remove lower section of lock - 1 - from lock carrier - 3 -.
- To adjust hood, move lower section of lock up or down as required.







Fig. 7 Panel gap dimensions

NOTE: Gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.

Dimension - A - = 5.0 mm +1/-0 mm (0.197 in. +0.039/-0 in.)
Dimension - B - = 5.0 mm +1/-0 mm (0.197 in. +0.039/-0 in.)
Dimension - C - = 3.0 mm +1/-0 mm (0.118 in. +0.039/-0 in.)
Dimension - D - = 5.0 mm +1/-0 mm (0.197 in. +0.039/-0 in.)
Dimension - E - = 2.0 mm 0.2 mm (0.079 in. ± 0.008 in.)
Dimension - F - = 2.0 mm 0.2 mm (0.079 in. ± 0.008 in.)
Dimension - G - = 2.5 mm 0.2 mm (0.098 in. ± 0.008 in.)