Engine Hood/door: Adjustments Lexus GX J120

ADJUSTMENT

HINT

Since a centering bolt is used as a hood hinge mounting bolt and hood lock mounting bolt, the hood and hood lock cannot be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

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1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY Check that the clearance is within the standard range. Standard: STANDARD SPECIFICATION A 3.9 +/- 1.5 mm (0.154 +/- 0.059 in.) B 0.4 +/- 1.5 mm (0.015 +/- 0.059 in.)
2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY Horizontally adjust the hood. Loosen the 4 hood hinge mounting bolts on the hood side. Adjust the clearance by moving the hood, so that it will be in the standard range. Standard A: 3.9 +/- 1.5 mm (0.154 +/- 0.059 in.) Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) Adjust the height of the hood front end using the cushion rubber. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the hood and the fender will be aligned. HINT: The cushion rubber goes up and down when turned. Adjust the hood lock. Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and radiator support upper. Remove the radiator support upper. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Remove the hood lock release lever protector. NOTE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector. Therefore, the use of a new protector is necessary for installation. Adjust the hood lock position by moving the striker, so that the striker can enter smoothly. Tighten the hood lock bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

HINT

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1. On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
2. Since a centering bolt is used as a door hinge mounting bolt on the body side and the door side, the door cannot be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

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1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH Check that the clearance is within the standard range.
2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH Put strips of protective tapes on the door panel and fender panel (Scheme 158) Open the door, and remove the 5 clips. HINT: If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new ones. Remove the fender side panel protector LH from the gap between the fender and door. Using SST, horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts. SST 09812-00010, 09812-00020 Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Adjust the door forward/rearward and vertically by loosening the door side hinge bolts. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Install the fender side panel protector LH with the 5 clips. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment. Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)

HINT

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1. On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
2. Since a centering bolt is used as door hinge mounting bolts on the body side and the door side, the door cannot be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

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1. INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH Check that the clearance is within the standard range.
2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH Adjust the door forward/rearward and vertically by loosening the body side hinge bolts. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Using the screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws, and remove the cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment. Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)

HINT

Since a centering bolt is used as a door hinge mounting bolt on the body side and door side, the door cannot be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

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1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY Check that the clearance is within the standard range.
2. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY Adjust the door horizontally and forward/rearward by loosening the 4 body side hinge bolts. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the 8 door side hinge bolts. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment. Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) Adjust the side female stopper so that the door can be opened/closed smoothly (Scheme 175) Tighten the side female stopper after the adjustment. Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf)