DOOR / HATCH  HOOD  ADJUSTMENT  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B350293
0.75,0.156 1.063,0.354 0.313,0.198 10 false *a 2.49,0.135 2.802,0.333 0.313,0.198 10 false *b
*a Centering Bolt
*b Standard Bolt


HINT:
·

Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.

·

Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

Click hereGeneral>SPECIFICATIONS>STANDARD BOLT>SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS



PROCEDURE

Hide 53301 1.INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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Hide 53301 2.ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

a.

Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.

i.
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Loosen the hinge bolts of the hood.


ii.

Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood.


iii.

Tighten the hinge bolts after adjustment.

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



b.

Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.

i.
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Adjust the hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fender are aligned.

HINT:

Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the hood bumper cushions.




c.

Adjust the hood lock.

i.
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Loosen the 3 bolts.


ii.

Tighten the bolts after adjustment.

Torque:
7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)


iii.

Check that the striker can engage with the hood lock smoothly.