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Hood: Adjustments





HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Gap Adjustment

1. Measure the gap between the hood and body.






Standard clearance
- a:2.9-6.1 mm {0.12-0.24 in}
- b:3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}
- c:-1.0-1.0 mm {-0.039-0.039 in}
- d:2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.17 in}
- e:3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}
- f:-1.0-1.0 mm {-0.039-0.039 in}

2. Remove the front fender molding. Service and Repair

3. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving the hood hinge back and forth, left and right.






4. Tighten the bolts. Service and Repair

5. Install the front fender molding. Service and Repair

Height Difference Adjustment

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






Standard clearance
- a:1.9-4.5mm {0.08-0.17 in}
- b:0.8-3.7mm {0.04-0.14 in}
- c:-1.0-0.5mm {-0.03-0.01 in}

2. Turn the stop rubber to adjust.