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Hood: Adjustments

HOOD

ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT HOOD
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.





2. ADJUST HOOD
a. Horizontally and vertically adjust 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 the adjustment.

Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)





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

HINT: Raise and lower the cushion rubber by turning it.

c. Adjust the hood lock.





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

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





2. Loosen the 3 bolts.
3. Adjust the hood lock position so that the lock will come in, by moving the lock.
4. Tighten the hood lock bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)