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 can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Centering Bolt

INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
Fig 2: Checking Hood Clearance
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ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.
  Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Hood By Loosening Hood Side Hinge Bolts
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2. Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Hood By Turning Cushions
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3. Adjust the lock by loosening the bolt.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Hood Lock
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