Callout
Component Name
1
Hood
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
.
Procedure
1. Loosen the 4 hood hinge nuts.
2. Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the hood and the fenders, the
headlamps and the front bumper fascia and so that the hood is flush with both fenders on the front edge, the front
bumper fascia and the headlamps.
Adjustment:
• Hood to front fender
(a) 3.0
mm
±
0.75
mm
(0.12
in
±
0.03
in)
• Hood to headlamp
(b) 3.0
mm
±
1.0
mm
(0.12
in
±
0.04
in)
• Hood to front bumper fascia
(c) 3.0
mm
±
1.0
mm
(0.12
in
±
0.04
in)
Tighten
22
N·m (16
lb
ft)
Hood Adjustment
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