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.
  • 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}

(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.

(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}

4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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