Section 596 (Hood): Adjustment

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/ washers) when making adjustments.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

Fig 1: Identifying Centering Bolts & Standard Bolt

INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
Fig 2: Checking Hood Sub-Assy 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: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Removing Hood Side Hinge Bolts
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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. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker will come in, by moving the striker.
6. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after adjustment.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Fig 5: Tightening Hood Side Hinge Bolts After Adjustment
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