Hood Lock Adjustment

Remove the front grille. Refer to [FRONT GRILLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Move the hood lock to the left or right so that striker (1) center is vertically aligned with primary latch (4) center (when viewed from vehicle front).

Fig 1: Identifying Secondary Striker, Hood Striker, Primary Latch And Secondary Latch

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A : More than 5.0 mm (0.197 in)

B : 20 mm (0.79 in)

Make sure the secondary latch (3) is properly engaged with the secondary striker (2) with hood's own weight by dropping it from approximately 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing it lightly approximately 3 kg (29 N, 7lb).
CAUTION: Do not drop the hood from 300 mm (11.81 in) height or higher.
After adjusting hood lock, tighten the lock bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Lock With Hood Lock Bolts
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Install the front grille. Refer to [FRONT GRILLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]