Adjustment [04/2018 -]: Procedure

See step  1

1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
   1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

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   2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fenders by moving the hood.
   3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after adjustment.

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

2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.
   1. Adjust the 2 hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fenders are aligned.

      HINT: 

      Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the 2 hood bumper cushions.

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3. Adjust the hood lock.
   1. Remove the cool air intake duct seal.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [04/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2021 -]

   2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the hood lock nut cap.

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      *a	Protective Tape

   3. Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

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      *1	Hood Lock Bolt

   4. Adjust the hood lock assembly and tighten the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

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      *1	Hood Lock Bolt

      Bolt 

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

      Hood Lock Bolt 

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

   5. Check that the striker can engage the hood lock assembly smoothly.
   6. Install a new hood lock nut cap.

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   7. Install the cool air intake duct seal.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [04/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2021 -]