Hood: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND HOOD






Detach the fender hole cover (Refer to Exterior, Windshield Wiper). Then loosen the hood hinge mounting nuts and bolts as shown, and adjust the hood by moving it until the clearance around it is even.






NOTE: If the hood hinge mounting bolt washers are welded, grind off the welding according to the procedure below beforehand.

1. Remove the hood hinge.
2. Use a chisel or grinder to release the hood hinge mounting bolt washer, which is welded to the hood hinge.
3. On completion, paint the affected area with a suitable touch-up brush to prevent corrosion.
4. Install the hood hinge.

ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD HEIGHT






Turn the hood damper until its height is as shown. If the hood height is still not even at left and right sides, turn the hood damper further until the hood height is even. The hood damper height is altered by roughly 3 mm (0.1 inch) when turning the hood damper one rotation.

NOTE: If a rattling noise (clacking noise) is caused by the vibration of the hood while driving, adjust the hood damper height so that the hood damper contacts the hood securely.