Exterior/Interior Trim: Hood: Adjustment

NOTE: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge and hood lock set bolt, the hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD
Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.

Torque: 13 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
ADJUST HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
1. Remove the bolts and increase or decrease the number of washers between the hinge and hood.
2. Install the bolts again.
  Torque: 13 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Hood In Different Directions
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ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTION
Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.

Fig 3: Adjusting Height Of Hood Front Edge
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ADJUST HOOD LOCK
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cap.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Adjust the hood lock by loosening the 2 bolts and nut.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Hood Lock
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