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Hood: Adjustments

HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTMENT






HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge 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: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)




b. Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.




c. Adjust the lock by loosening the bolt.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)