Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Hood Inspection and Adjustment

Precautions: Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

Inspection
•Check that hood opens and closes smoothly and properly. Lubricate it if necessary.
•Check that hood stops in secondary latched position properly when hood lock is released.
•Check that hood closes completely in fully latched position.
•Adjust hood lock position if necessary.
Hood Latch Switch Check (If Equipped)
1)Remove radiator grille. icon 
2)Disconnect hood latch switch connector (2).
3)Check continuity between terminals of hood latch switch connector (2) when latch (1) is operated. If check result is not as specified, replace hood latch.
Hood latch switch continuity
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Adjustment
Horizontal adjustment of hood
Loosen hood hinge bolts and adjust installation position of hood. icon 
Vertical adjustment of hood
Turn hood cushion (1) if clearance between hood and front fender is uneven.
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Hood lock position adjustment
1)Remove radiator grille. icon 
2)Loosen hood latch bolts (1) and adjust height of hood latch (2).
3)Tighten hood latch bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Hood latch bolt (a): 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lbf-ft)
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4)Check that hood is locked smoothly and securely.