Hood Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

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Fore-and-aft and right-and-left adjustment:
Loosen 4 mounting bolts (1) for adjustment.

Fig 1: Loosening 4 Mounting Bolts For Adjustment
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Hood lock adjustment:
When installing hood lock (1), bring bolt (2) at intersection point of match marks (3) and move it in vertical direction for adjustment, if necessary.

Tightening torque

Hood lock bolt (a): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Adjusting Hood Lock
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Vertical adjustment:
If only one side (right or left) of hood is not level with front fender, make it level by tightening or loosening hood cushion (1).

Fig 3: Tightening Or Loosening Hood Cushion
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