Hood: Adjustments

Hood Adjustment





1. The hood hinges are bolted to the fender and to the hood.
2. Make fore and aft adjustments by elongating the hood-side hinge holes.
3. Make vertical adjustment at the front by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down.

* Gap tolerances are 2-4 mm (0.08-0.15 in).
* Flush tolerances are 0-1 mm (0-0.03 in).






4. Open the hood.
5. Loosen the hinge to hood bolts. Refer to Hood Replacement (Without Hood Scoops) ()Hood Replacement (With Hood Scoops) () .
6. Loosen the hinge to fender bolts (3), if necessary. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Adjust the hood to the fender position.
8. Close the hood.
9. Check the hood alignment.
10. Open the hood.
11. Adjust the hood as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

12. Install the hood-to-hinge bolts with an assistant.

Tighten the upper hood hinge bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

13. Install the hinge-to-fender bolts (3) with an assistant, if removed.

Tighten the hinge to fender bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

14. Adjust the hood bumpers.
15. Close the hood.