Adjustment Of Clearance Around Hood

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Detach the front deck garnish (Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ). Then loosen the hood hinge mounting nuts and bolts as shown, and adjust the hood by moving it until the clearance around it is even.

Fig 1: Adjusting Clearance Around Hood

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NOTE: If the hood hinge mounting bolt washers are welded, grind off the welding according to the procedure below beforehand.

Remove the hood hinge (Refer to HOOD ).
Use a chisel or grinder to release the hood hinge mounting bolt washer, which is welded to the hood hinge.
On completion, paint the affected area with a suitable touch-up brush to prevent corrosion.
Install the hood hinge (Refer HOOD ).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Hinge Mounting Bolt Washers
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