Hood: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND HOOD







Detach the front deck garnish (Refer to GROUP Exterior, Windshield Wiper). Then loosen the hood hinge mounting nuts and bolts as shown, and adjust the hood by moving it until the clearance around it is even.







NOTE: If the hood hinge mounting bolt washers are welded, grind off the welding according to the procedure below beforehand.

1. Remove the hood hinge.
2. Use a chisel or grinder to release the hood hinge mounting bolt washer, which is welded to the hood hinge.
3. On completion, paint the affected area with a suitable touch-up brush to prevent corrosion.
4. Install the hood hinge.

ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD HEIGHT







Turn the hood bumper until its height is as shown. If the hood height is still not even at the left and right sides, turn the hood bumper further until the hood height is even.

NOTE: Turning a new hood bumper one full turn will increase/decrease the hood height by approximately 3 mm (0.1 inch).