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Hood: Adjustments

HOOD

ADJUSTMENT







HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge and lock set bolt, the hood and lock cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolts.




1. ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS
Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.

Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)




2. ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTION
Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.




3. ADJUST HOOD LOCK
Adjust the lock by loosening the 2 bolts and nut.

Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf)