| Last Modified: 11-29-2007 | 1.6 N | |
| Service Category: Vehicle Exterior | Section: Door/Hatch | |
| Model Year: 2008 | Model: Sequoia | Doc ID: RM00000138K00HX |
| Title: DOOR / HATCH: HOOD: ADJUSTMENT (2008 Sequoia) | ||
ADJUSTMENT
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts in. Substitute standard bolts (with washers) for the centering bolts when making adjustments.
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For bolts without torque specifications, check the standard bolt chart
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1. INSPECT HOOD
(a) Check that the clearance measurements are within the standard ranges.
Standard:
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Area |
Measurement |
Area |
Measurement |
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A |
4.0 to 7.0 mm (0.157 to 0.276 in.) |
B |
-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.) |
2. ADJUST HOOD
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(a) Loosen the 4 hood side hinge bolts. |
(b) Move the hood to adjust the clearance to within the standard range.
(c) Tighten the 4 hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 13 N·m (133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)
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(d) Adjust the height of the hood front end by turning the cushion rubber. HINT:
The cushion rubber can be raised and lowered by turning it. |
(e) Adjust the hood lock.
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(1) Remove the hood lock nut cap. |
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(2) Loosen the 2 bolts and nut. |
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(3) Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly. |
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(4) Tighten the 2 bolts and nut after the adjustment. Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf) |
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