| Last Modified: 11-27-2007 | 1.6 N | |
| Service Category: Vehicle Exterior | Section: Door/Hatch | |
| Model Year: 2008 | Model: LX570 | Doc ID: RM000002ZNX005X |
| Title: DOOR / HATCH: HOOD: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570) | ||
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 on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (with washers) when making adjustments.
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A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart
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1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to C are within the standard range.
Standard:
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Area |
Specified Condition |
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A (Reference) |
2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.091 to 0.209 in.) |
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B |
2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) |
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C |
-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) |
2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(a) Adjust the hood position. (1) Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood. (2) Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender. (3) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts of the hood after the adjustment. Torque: 13 N·m (133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf) (4) Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned. HINT:
Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber. |
(b) Adjust the hood lock.
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(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration. HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use. |
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(2) Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut. |
(3) Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
(4) Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.
Torque: 5.5 N·m (56 kgf·cm, 49 in·lbf)
(5) Install a new cap.
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