RM35X0E _59 Vehicle Exterior _078503 DOOR / HATCH _0385648 HOOD N

DOOR / HATCH  HOOD  ADJUSTMENT  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:
B286201C09
0.656,0.313 0.969,0.469 0.313,0.156 10 false *1 2.552,0.313 2.865,0.469 0.313,0.156 10 false *2
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt


Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge to the vehicle body and hood. The hood cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts for standard bolts (with washers) when making adjustments.


PROCEDURE

Hide 53301 3.ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

a.
B537832

Adjust the hood position.

i.

Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood and adjust the hood position.


ii.

Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.


iii.

Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the hood after the adjustment.

Torque:
11.5 N*m (117 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)



b.
B537833

Adjust the 4 cushion rubbers so that the hood and fender are aligned.

HINT:

Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber.



c.
B537834C01
0,0 0,0 false
V100155

Protective Tape


Adjust the hood lock.

i.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the hood lock nut cap.


ii.
B537835C01
1.76,1.438 2.167,1.74 true 2.24,1.688 2.448,1.854 0.208,0.167 10 true *1
*1 Hood Lock Bolt


Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.


iii.

Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.


iv.
B537836C01
1.75,1.469 2.208,1.792 true 1.781,3.938 2.24,4.26 true 0.083,0.083 0.344,0.313 0.26,0.229 12 true *A 0.104,2.667 0.365,2.917 0.26,0.25 12 true *B 2.26,1.698 2.427,1.875 0.167,0.177 10 true *1 2.292,4.177 2.458,4.354 0.167,0.177 10 true *1
*A for LHD
*B for RHD
*1 Hood Lock Bolt


Tighten the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt after the adjustment in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:
7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)


v.
B537837

Install a new hood lock nut cap.