Lexus NX: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge to the vehicle body and hood. The hood cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts for 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 | Centering Bolt |
| *2 | Standard Bolt |
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
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3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Adjust the hood position. (1) Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the hood and adjust the hood position. (2) Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender. (3) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the hood after the adjustment. Torque: 13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 9.6 ft·lbf} |
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| (b) Adjust the cushion rubber so that the hood and fender are aligned. HINT: Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubber. |
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| (c) Adjust the hood lock. (1) Loosen the 3 bolts. (2) Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly. (3) Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} |
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4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL ENGINE HOOD LOCK STRIKER ASSEMBLY (a) Attach the guide. (b) Install the engine hood lock striker assembly with the 2 bolts. Torque: 8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} 2
Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 CENTER HOOD CUSHION *2 HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY *3 HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY *4 HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL LH *5 RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER -
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Relay
On-vehicle InspectionON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT POWER OUTLET SOCKET RELAY (a) Remove the power outlet socket relay. (b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
ECU Malfunction (C1614)
DESCRIPTION This DTC is stored if the parking assist ECU judges that there is an internal malfunction as a result of its self check. HINT: The parking assist ECU stores different types of information during initialization. If the parking assist ECU cannot read the stored information when activated,
