Hood: Adjustments

HOOD


HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment











Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by visually and touching.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.






1. Remove hood lock and adjust the surface height of hood, bumper molding and front fender according to the fitting standard dimension, by rotating hood bumper rubber.
2. Loosen hood hinge mounting nuts on the hood.
3. Adjust the clearance of hood, bumper molding and front fender according to the fitting standard dimension, for the hood.
4. Temporarily tighten hood lock.
5. Adjust A and B shown in the figure to the following value with hood's own weight by dropping it from approximately 200 mm (7.874 in) height or by pressing hood lightly [approximately 29 N (3.0 kg, 6.5lb)].











A : 20.0 mm (0.787 in)
B : 6.8 mm (0.268 in)

6. Install as static closing force of hood is 680N (69.0 kg, 502lb) or less.
7. After adjustment, tighten hood hinge mounting nuts to the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- Before installing hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle body.
- Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.