Hood: Adjustments

Hood Adjustment

The following components can only be adjusted minimally:

* The hood
* The front fenders
* The hood hinges

1. Inspect the structural body for damage or misalignment.
2. Loosen the hood hinge bolts/screws and adjust the following components:

* The hood
* The bumpers

Raising or Lowering Rear Corners of Hood

Hood Adjust Front Bumper
1. Close the hood firmly.
2. Determine the amount of adjustment needed. The gap tolerance is 2-6 mm (0.08-0.24 in). The flush tolerance is -2.0 to +2.0 mm (-0.08 to +0.08 in).
3. Open the hood.
4. Change the height by turning the hood bumpers up or down.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the hood is properly aligned.

Fore and Aft Adjustment






Important: Adjust one side at a time for the best appearance.

1. Loosen the following components:

1. The hood hinge to body bolts/screws (4)
2. The nuts (5)

2. Move the hood forward or rearward. The gap tolerance is 2-6 mm (0.08-0.24 in). The flush tolerance is -2.0 to +2.0 mm (-0.08 to +0.08 in).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the following components:

1. The nuts (5)

Tighten the hood hinge nuts (5) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

2. The hood hinge to body bolts/screws (4)

Tighten the hood hinge to body bolts/screws (4) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).