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
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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.
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*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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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING PAD
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2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
5. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH SENSOR
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal,
initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.
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If the battery has been discharged and char ...
Repair
REPAIR
PROCEDURE
1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a) Check if the steering wheel is off center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the steering wheel and upper
steering column cover.
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Steering Wheel
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