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 2-6 mm (0.08-0.22 in).
* Flush tolerances are 0-2 mm (0-0.08 in).






4. Open the hood.
5. Loosen the hinge to hood bolts. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Adjust the hood to the fender position.
7. Close the hood.
8. Check the hood alignment.
9. Open the hood.
10. Adjust the hood as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

Tighten the upper hood hinge bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

12. Adjust the hood bumpers.
13. Close the hood.