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Adjustment [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.
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      Standard

      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A (Reference) 3.6 mm (0.1417 in.) B 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.1496 to 0.268 in.)
      C -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) D 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.1496 to 0.268 in.)
      E -1.1 to 1.9 mm (-0.0433 to 0.0748 in.) F 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)
      G -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -
  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Adjust the hood position.
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      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
      2. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.
      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment.

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

      4. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.
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        HINT: 

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber.

    2. Adjust the hood lock.
      1. Remove the upper radiator support seal (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 ).
      2. Remove the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (See step  3).
      3. Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.
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      4. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
      5. Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.

        Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      6. Install the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (See step  5)
      7. Install the upper radiator support seal (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 ).