Hood: Adjustments

HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge set bolt and hood lock set bolt, the hood and hood lock can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.




1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.




2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.

Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)




b. Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.




c. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock release lever cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, and therefore the use of a new protector is necessary on installation.




d. Adjust the lock by loosening the bolts.

HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge set bolt and hood lock set bolt, the hood and hood lock can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.