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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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the sliding roof system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT 2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS HINT:
In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem sympto
Slave Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment (C1AC2)
DESCRIPTION This DTC is stored when the angle of the blind spot monitor sensor RH deviates more than the allowable range from the horizontal axis. HINT: If a drum tester such as a speedometer tester, brake/speedometer combination tester or chassis dynamometer is used with the blind spot monitor main
