| General Procedures Hood Alignment | | -
Measure the gap and height between the bonnet and the body. - Clearance a: 4.7 - 7.4 mm {0.16 - 0.29 in}, b: -1.2 - 4.2 mm {-0.05 - 0.16 in}, c: 2.3 - 6.7 mm {0.09 - 0.26 in}, d: -1.6 - 1.6 mm {-0.06 - 0.06 in}, e: 2.7 - 5.3 mm {0.11 - 0.20 in}, f: -0.5 - 2.1 mm {-0.02 - 0.08 in}, g: -0.9 - 2.1 mm {0.04 - 0.08 in}, h: 0.0 - 1.5 mm {0.00 - 0.06 in}.
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If not as specified, adjust the gap and height. | Gap Adjustment | | -
Loosen the bonnet installation bolts and reposition the bonnet. | | | -
Tighten the bonnet installation bolts. | Height Adjustment | | -
Remove the Radiator grille.
For additional information, refer to: Radiator Grille (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Rotate the stop rubber until the projection is caught in the notch as shown in the figure. | | | -
Rotate the stop rubber further to the position shown in the figure. | | | -
Loosen the bonnet lock installation bolts and nut and press the bonnet lock up to the highest position. | | | -
Tighten the bonnet lock installation bolts. | | | -
Close the bonnet and loosen the bonnet lock installation bolts. | | | -
Slightly pull the bonnet lock down by hand to lower and tighten the bonnet lock installation bolts and nut with no excessive play between the bonnet lock and striker. - Tighten the bolts and nut in order to nut A, bolt B and bolt C.
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Verify that there is no gap between the bonnet and stop rubber. | | |
