Adjustment [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

See step  1

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 [08/2016 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2019 - ] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2015 - 08/2019]

   2. Remove the hood lock release lever protector.

      See step  [10/2015 - 07/2021], or see step  [07/2021 - ]

   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  [10/2015 - 07/2021], or see step  [07/2021 - ]

   7. Install the cool air intake duct seal.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2019 - ]