HOOD (for Hatchback): Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute standard bolts (with washers) for the centering bolts when making adjustments.
- For bolts without torque specifications, check the standard bolt table. (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )
- INSPECT HOOD
- Check that the clearance measurements are within the standard ranges.
Standard
AREA MEASUREMENT TABLEArea Measurement A 1.7 to 5.7 mm (0.067 to 0.224 in.) B -2 to 2 mm (-0.079 to 0.079 in.) C 4.45 to 10.45 mm (0.175 to 0.411 in.) D -0.95 to 5.05 mm (-0.037 to 0.199 in.) E 7.55 to 13.55 mm (0.297 to 0.533 in.) F 1.65 to 5.65 mm (0.065 to 0.222 in.) G -1.55 to 2.45 mm (-0.061 to 0.096 in.) H 1.75 to 5.75 mm (0.067 to 0.226 in.) I -1.25 to 2.75 mm (-0.049 to 0.108 in.) J -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.) K 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.079 to 0.197 in.) - -
- Check that the clearance measurements are within the standard ranges.
- ADJUST HOOD
- Loosen the hood side hinge bolts.
- Move the hood to adjust the clearance to within the standard range.
- Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
- Adjust the height of the hood front end by turning the cushion rubber.
HINT:
The cushion rubber can be raised and lowered by turning it.
- Adjust the hood lock.
- Loosen the 3 bolts.
- Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
- Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)