Toyota Camry

 XV30 (2002–2006) Service Manual

Engine hood/door
Hood

ADJUSTMENT

HINT: Since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge and as a hood lock set bolt, the hood and hood lock can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

1. INSPECT HOOD SUB−ASSY

a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.

2. ADJUST HOOD SUB−ASSY

1. Loosen the hood side hinge bolts.

2.  Adjust the clearance so that it will be in the standard value, by moving the hood.

3. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after adjustment.

   Torque: 26 N·m (265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)

 Adjust hood sub-assy

d. Adjust the height of the hood front end by the cushion gum.

HINT: The cushion gum goes up and down by turning it.

e. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock release lever cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, and therefore the use of a new protector is necessary on installation.

6. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker will come in, by moving the striker.

7. Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after adjustment.

   Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 ft·lbf)

Hood

Rear door

Luggage compartment door

Luggage door hinge torsion bar

Hood support rod

Front door