Hood: Adjustments

HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Gap Adjustment

1. Measure the gap between the hood and body.






Standard clearance
- a: -1.27-2.73 mm {0.05-0.11 in}
- b: -0.5-2.5 mm {-0.01-0.09 in}
- c: -1.5-0.5 mm {-0.05-0.01 in}
- d: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.03-0.03 in}

2. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

4. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm and Blade Removal/Installation

b. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

c. Front bumper Removal and Replacement

d. Front combination lights Front Combination Light Removal/Installation

e. Side step molding

f. Sail garnish Service and Repair

g. Front fender panel Service and Repair

5. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.






6. Tighten the bolts. Service and Repair

Height Difference Adjustment

1. Measure the height difference between the hood and body.






Standard clearance
- a: 2.5-6.5 mm {0.10-0.25 in}
- b: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}
- c: 2.5-6.5 mm {0.10-0.25 in}
- d: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.17 in}

2. Turn the stop rubber to adjust.






3. Install the following parts:
a. Front fender panel Service and Repair

b. Sail garnish Service and Repair

c. Side step molding

d. Front combination lights Front Combination Light Removal/Installation

e. Front bumper Removal and Replacement

f. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

g. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm and Blade Removal/Installation