Hood: Adjustments

HOOD

HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment











Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the adjustment procedures.
Unit: mm (in)






CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove the hood ledge finisher (LH/RH).
2.Remove cowl top side trim cover (LH/RH). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
3.Loosen hood hinge (LH/RH) nuts and bolts.
NOTE:
The anticorrosive agent applied between the hood ledge and the hood hinges also acts as an adhesive.
This seal must be broken before the hinges will move.





4.Remove the radiator core support upper cover clips (A), and remove.
5.Loosen the hood lock assembly bolts.
6.Adjust the hood assembly so the clearance measurements are within specifications provided.
7.Tighten the hood hinge nuts and bolts to specified torque.

Hood hinge nuts 13.5 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
Hood hinge to body bolts 13.5 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)

8.Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.

Hood lock assembly bolts 22 Nm (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)

9.Install the radiator core support upper cover.
10.Install the hood ledge finisher.
11.Install cowl top side trim cover. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT






1.Remove the radiator core support upper cover clips (A), and remove.
2.Loosen the hood lock assembly bolts.





3.Adjust the surface height of hood assembly to front bumper fascia and front fender according to the specified values by rotating hood bumper rubber (LH/RH).
4.Temporarily tighten hood lock assembly bolts.
5.Adjust (A) and (B) as shown to the following value with hood's own weight by dropping it from approximately 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing hood lightly [approximately 29 N (3.0 kg-f, 6.5 ft-lb)].










6.After adjustment, tighten hood hinge nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease.
- After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) onto the head of hood hinge bolts and nuts.
7.Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.
Hood lock assembly bolts22 Nm (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
8.Install the radiator core support upper cover.
9.If the clearance measurements between the hood and fender cannot be corrected by adjusting the hood, the fender must be adjusted. Refer to "Adjustment" Adjustments.