Exterior/Interior Trim: Hood: Adjustment

HINT:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Centering And Standard Bolt

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1. ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 

   Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.

   Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

   Fig 2: Adjusting Hood By Hood Side Hinge Bolts

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2. ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTION 

   Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.

   Fig 3: Adjusting Front Edge Of Hood In Vertical Direction

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3. ADJUST HOOD LOCK 
   1. Remove the 8 clips and radiator support upper seal.
      Fig 4: Removing Clips And Radiator Support Upper Seal

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   2. Adjust the hood lock by loosening bolts and nut.

      Torque: 

      Bolt: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      Nut: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      Fig 5: Adjusting Hood Lock By Bolts And Nut

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