Hood: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT






HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge set bolt and hood lock set bolt, the hood and hood lock can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.


1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY




a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.

2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Adjust the horizontally of the hood.

1. Loosen the hood side hinge bolts.
2. Adjust the clearance so that it will be in the standard value, by moving the hood.
3. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after adjustment.

Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)




b. Adjust the height of the hood front end by the cushion rubber.





c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clips, remove the hood lock release lever cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




d. Adjust the hood lock.
1. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker will come in, by moving the striker.
2. Tighten the hood lock bolts after adjustment.

Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf)