Gap Adjustment

Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Between Hood And Body

Standard clearance
- a: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}
- b: 1.9-5.1 mm {0.08-0.20 in}
- c: 2.5-4.9 mm {0.10-0.19 in}
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front fender molding (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL .)
5. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Hinge And Installation Bolts
Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
- SEC.E-E
  - 2.7-6.3 mm {0.11-0.24 in}
Tighten the bolts. (See HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the following parts:
1. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL .)
3. Front fender molding (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)