Hood: Adjustments

Hood Adjustment

1. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

2. Slightly loosen the hood hinge mounting bolts (A) and the hood latch mounting bolts (B).





3. Adjust the hood (C) alignment in the following sequence:

- Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes in the hood hinges (D).
- Turn the hood edge cushions (E) in or out, as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at the front and side edges.

4. Adjust the hood latch (F) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the latch right or left until the striker (G) is centered in the latch.

5. Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.

6. Check that the hood opens properly and locks securely.

7. Apply touch-up paint to the hood hinge mounting bolts and around the hood hinges, and let the paint dry.

8. Apply multipurpose grease to the striker (A), the hood latch (B), and the hood hinges (C) on both sides as indicated by the arrows.





9. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.