ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
*a | Centering Bolt |
*b | Standard Bolt |
HINT:
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PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER AIR GUIDE PLATE
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4. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.
(1) Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood. | |
(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}
(b) 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. | |
(c) Adjust the hood lock.
(1) Loosen the 3 bolts. | |
(2) Adjust the hood lock assembly and tighten the 3 bolts.
Torque:
11.5 N·m {117 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
At the time of adjustment, use the supply hood lock assembly.
(3) Check that the striker can engage the hood lock assembly smoothly.
5. INSTALL RADIATOR UPPER AIR GUIDE PLATE
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6. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
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No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600 miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine. Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts.