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Adjustment [11/2018 - ]: Procedure

  1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Adjust the hood position.
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      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood and adjust the hood position.
      2. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.
      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the hood after the adjustment.

        Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

    2. Adjust the cushion rubbers so that the hood and fender are aligned.
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      HINT: 

      Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.
      Fig 1: Hood Lock Bolts Tightening Sequence
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      1. Loosen the 3 bolts.
      2. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
      3. Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment in the order shown in the illustration.

        Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  2. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2018 - ]