Height Difference Adjustment

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Measure the height difference between the hood and body.

Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between Hood And Body
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Standard clearance
1. 3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in}
2. -1.2-1.2 mm {-0.047-0.047 in}
3. -1.2-1.2 mm {-0.047-0.047 in}
Turn the stop rubber to adjust.

Fig 2: Turning Stop Rubber
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