Front Hood Lock Assembly: Adjustment

Remove the clips at the cover UPR - front and lock assembly - front hood.
NOTE: After adjusting the lock assembly - front hood, dispose the clips since they are no longer needed. The clips cannot be inserted because the clip holes become smaller due to adjustment.

Fig 1: Locating Front Hood Lock Assembly Cover UPR Clips
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Using the ST, make adjustment by loosening the bolt at upper left through the opening (a) of the cover UPR - front, and loosening the bolts at upper right and lower side through the opening (b).

CAUTION:

For the bolt at upper left from the vehicle front view, use the ST.
After adjustment, tighten the bolts securely.

NOTE: Adjustment range of the lock assembly - front hood becomes 0±1 mm (0±0.04 in).

Preparation tool:

ST: WRENCH COMPL (499987400)

Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Effective Length Of Torque Wrench

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Calculation formula

T = L/(100 mm (3.94 in)+L) x 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

T: Tightening torque
L: Effective length of torque wrench

NOTE: If the effective length of the torque wrench used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the torque wrench.