Adjustment [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

INSPECT HOOD SUBASSEMBLY

Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to G are within the standard range.

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Standard

Area	Specified Condition	Area	Specified Condition
A (Reference)	7.9 mm (0.311 in.)	B	2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.)
C	-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)	D	2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.)
E	-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)	F	2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.)
G	-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)	-	-

ADJUST HOOD SUBASSEMBLY

Adjust the hood position.

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Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.
Tighten the hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment.
Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.

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HINT:

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

Adjust the hood lock.

Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
Install the lower No. 1 radiator mounting bracket (See step 5).
Install the upper radiator support seal (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 ).