Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

HOOD ADJUSTMENT






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




1. ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS
a. Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.
b. Tighten the loosened bolts again.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) for Centering bolt
12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) for Standard bolt




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




3. ADJUST HOOD LOCK
a. Remove the front bumper.
b. Adjust the hood lock by loosening the bolts.
c. Tighten the loosened bolts again.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 70 in.lbf) for Centering bolt
7.0 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 60 in.lbf) for Standard bolt

d. Reinstall the removed parts.