Hood: Adjustments

HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Gap Adjustment

1. Measure the gap between the hood and body.






Standard clearance
- a: 0.0-3.6 mm {0.00-0.14 in}
- b: -1.5-2.5 mm {-0.05-0.09 in}
- c: -2.0-2.2 mm {-0.07-0.07 in}
- d: 0.6-2.0 mm {0.02-0.07 in}
- e: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.03-0.03 in}
- f: -1.5-1.5 mm {-0.05-0.054 in}

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade. (See Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation)

b. Cowl grill. (See Cowl Grille Removal/Installation)

4. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.






5. Tighten the bolts.

Height Adjustment

1. Measure the height difference between the hood and body.






Clearance
- a: 2.8-5.8 mm {0.11-0.22 in}
- b: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}
- c: 2.0-5.5 mm {0.07-0.21 in}
- d: -1.2-1.2 mm {-0.04-0.04 in}

2. Turn the stop rubber to adjust.