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Adjustment [12/2019 - 09/2020]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
      1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.
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      2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fenders by moving the hood.
      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after adjustment.

        Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions.
      1. Adjust the 2 hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fenders are aligned.

        HINT: 

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the 2 hood bumper cushions.

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    3. Adjust the hood lock.
      1. Remove the cool air intake duct seal.

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

      2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the hood lock nut cap.
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        *a Protective Tape
      3. Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
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        *1 Hood Lock Bolt
      4. Adjust the hood lock assembly and tighten the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
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        *1 Hood Lock Bolt

        Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      5. Check that the striker can engage the hood lock assembly smoothly.
      6. Install a new hood lock nut cap.
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      7. Install the cool air intake duct seal.

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4