Hood, lock pin and catch release: Notes

• 21 Nm (15 ft lb)

• 21 Nm (15 ft lb)

• Proper disposal of gas-filled strut. See PROPER DISPOSAL OF GAS-FILLED STRUT .

Removing:

• Open hood -9- and support.
• Pry off securing spring -8- using screw driver.
• Remove gas-filled strut.

• 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
• To remove, first remove gas-filled strut -6-

• Different for left hand drive and right hand drive vehicles

  Removing:

  • Prop up and secure hood in open position.
  • Disconnect harness connectors.
  • Remove gas-filled strut -6- at hood.
  • Remove bolt -2- and take off hood.

  Adjusting:

• Height adjustment of rear portion is achieved via bolts -2-
• Height adjustment of front portion is achieved via lock pin -12-
• Horizontal and front/back adjustment is achieved via bolts -3-
• Adjusting. See HOOD, ADJUSTING .

• 8 Nm (71 in. lb)

• Adjusting
  • Adjust castle nut -15- so that lock pin moves easily.
  • Use screwdriver to adjust approximate depth of lock pin.
  • Check hood cable adjustment. See HOOD LOCK CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  • Close hood carefully.
• Hood height must match fender height. If not, adjust lock pin as needed
  • Open hood, adjust lock pin and tighten castle nut -14-

• 10 Nm (7 ft lb)