Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock assembly. The hood and hood lock assembly cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.
- Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart
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*a
Centering Bolt
*b
Standard Bolt
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas "A" though "D" are within each standard range.
Standard Clearance:
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Area |
Measurement |
Area |
Measurement |
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A |
-1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.055 to 0.063 in.) |
B |
4.9 to 7.9 mm (0.193 to 0.311 in.) |
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C |
4.9 to 7.9 mm (0.193 to 0.311 in.) |
D |
-1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.055 to 0.063 in.) |
2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(a) Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood. (1) Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood. (2) Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood. (3) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after adjustment. Torque: 13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf} |
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(b) Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the hood bumper cushions. (1) Adjust the 2 hood bumper cushions so that the heights of the hood and fenders are aligned. |
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(c) Adjust the hood lock assembly.
(1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the hood lock nut cap.
Text in Illustration|
*a |
Protective Tape |
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(2) Loosen the 3 bolts. |
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(3) Adjust the hood lock assembly and tighten the 3 bolts. Torque: 8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} |
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(d) Install a new hood lock nut cap. |
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Hood
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Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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Other materials:
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the
table. Check each sy ...
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS OF IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR
GO TO STEP 11
DIAGNOSIS OF TIRE VIBRATION
2.
TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS
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Side Airbag Sensor LH Circuit Malfunction (B1625/22)
DESCRIPTION
The side airbag sensor assembly LH consists of parts such as the safing sensor,
the diagnostic circuit and the lateral deceleration sensor.
When the airbag sensor assembly receives signals from the lateral deceleration
sensor, it determines whether or not the SRS should be activate ...
