Adjustment [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.
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.) - -
- Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.
- ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Adjust the hood position.
- Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
- Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.
- Tighten the 4 hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment.
Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
- Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.
HINT:
Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber.
- Adjust the hood lock.
- Remove the upper radiator support seal (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 ).
- Remove the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (See step 3).
- Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.
- Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
- Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
- Install the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (See step 5)
- Install the upper radiator support seal (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 ).
- Adjust the hood position.