Section 516 (Hood): Adjustment

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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 & Standard Bolt

INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY

Fig 2: Inspecting Hood Clearance
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1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.
  Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Using Hood Hinge Bolts To Adjust Hood
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2. Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.
  
  Fig 4: Using Cushions To Adjust Hood
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3. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock release lever cover.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Hood Lock Release Lever Cover
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  NOTE: 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.
4. Adjust the lock by loosening the bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Adjusting Lock By Loosening Bolts
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