NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the hood, the body, or other related parts.
Remove the cowl cover.
Slightly loosen each bolt (A).
Adjust the hood (B) alignment in this sequence:
Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes in the hood hinges (C).
Turn the hood edge cushions (D), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at the front and side edges.
Adjust the hood latch (E) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (F) is centered in the hood latch.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Check that the hood opens properly and closes securely.
Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.
Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and the hood hinges as indicated by the arrows.
Reinstall all of the removed parts.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag System Components
Your airbag system includes:
• Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is
stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front ...
Interior Lights
Ceiling Light
The ceiling light has a three-position switch; ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In
the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:
• Open any door.
• Unlock the ...
Reverse Shift Fork Clearance Inspection (M/T)
Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse
shift fork (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the
service limit, go to step 2.
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