Section 462 (Hood): Adjustment

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HINT:

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 chart (see SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM ).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts
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INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY

Check that the clearance is within the standard range.

Fig 2: Checking Clearance Within Standard Range
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Standard:

STANDARD RANGE SPECIFICATION

Area	Measurement
A	3.5 +/- 1.5 mm (0.138 +/- 0.059 in.)

ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY
1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
  1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood side.
    
    Fig 3: Loosening Hinge Bolts On Hood Side
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  2. Adjust the clearance by moving the hood so that it is in the standard range.
    Standard (A): 3.5 +/- 1.5 mm (0.138 +/- 0.059 in.)
  3. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
    Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
    
    Fig 4: Tightening Hood Side Hinge Bolts After Adjustment
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2. Adjust the height of the hood front end using the cushion rubber.
  1. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the hood and the fender are aligned.
  HINT:
  
  Raise and lower the cushion rubber by turning it.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Height Of Hood Front End Using Cushion Rubber
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3. Adjust the hood lock.
  1. Remove the cap (see OVERHAUL ).
  2. Loosen the 2 bolts and nut.
  3. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
  4. Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Tightening Bolts And Nut After Adjustment
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