Hood: Adjustments

HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Gap Adjustment

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper Removal and Replacement

b. Front combination lights Service and Repair

c. Side step molding

d. Front fender panel Service and Repair

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






4. Tighten the bolts. (See Service and Repair)

5. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.






Standard clearance
- a: 3.6-6.6 mm {0.15-0.25 in}
- b: 3.0-5.0 mm {0.12-0.19 in}

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

b. Side step molding

c. Front combination lights Service and Repair

d. Front bumper Removal and Replacement

Height Difference Adjustment

1. Turn the stop rubber to adjust the height of the hood.






2. Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within the specification.






Standard clearance
- a: -1.0-2.0 mm {-0.04-0.07 in}
- b: -0.5-1.5 mm {-0.02-0.05 in}