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Adjustment [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
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      2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fenders by moving the hood.
      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after adjustment.

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

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.
      1. Adjust the 2 hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fenders are aligned.

        HINT: 

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the 2 hood bumper cushions.

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    3. Adjust the hood lock.
      1. Remove the cool air intake duct seal.

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2016 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2019 - ]

      2. Remove the hood lock release lever protector.

        See step  4, or see step  4

      3. Loosen the 3 bolts.
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      4. Adjust the hood lock and tighten the 3 bolts.

        Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      5. Check that the striker can engage the hood lock smoothly.
      6. Install the hood lock release lever protector.

        See step  6, or see step  6

      7. Install the cool air intake duct seal.

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2016 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2019 - ]