Section 220 (Hood): Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge and as a 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 And Standard Bolt

INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Clearance
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ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Loosen the hood side hinge bolts.
2. Adjust the clearance so that it will be in the standard value, by moving the hood.
3. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Hood Sub-Assy
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4. Adjust the height of the hood front end by the cushion gum.
  HINT:
  
  The cushion gum goes up and down by turning it.
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Height Of Hood Front End By Cushion Gum
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5. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock release lever cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  NOTE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, and therefore the use of a new protector is necessary on installation.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Hood Lock Release Lever Cover
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6. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker will come in, by moving the striker.
7. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after adjustment.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Tighten Hood Side Hinge Bolts
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