Adjustment [11/2020 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
- Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
- Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood.
- Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after adjustment.
Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf)
- Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.
- Adjust the 2 hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fenders are aligned.
- Adjust the hood lock assembly.
- Remove the upper radiator support seal.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2022 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2023 - ]
- Remove the radiator cover plate.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2022 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2023 - ]
- Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2022 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2023 - ]
- Loosen the 3 bolts.
- Adjust the hood lock assembly and tighten the 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf)
- Install the lower radiator air deflector.
- Install the radiator cover plate.
- Install the upper radiator support seal.
- Remove the upper radiator support seal.
- Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.