Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 773

2009 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Engine Hood/Door - Tundra

HOOD

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to B are within the standard range.

Fig. 1: Identifying Clearance Between A And B
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Standard measurement

HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION

Area

Specified Condition

A

3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.)

B -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

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2009 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Engine Hood/Door - Tundra

Fig. 2: Identifying Centering And Standard Bolts
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ADJUSTMENT

HINT:



Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock cannot be
adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/ washers) when
making adjustments.



A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE
FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Adjust the hood's position.

1. Loosen the hood's 4 hinge bolts.

2. Move the hood and adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender.

3. Tighten the hood's 4 hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 3: Adjusting Hood's Hinge Bolts
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4. Adjust the cushion rubber so that the height of the hood and fender are aligned.

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Fig. 4: Adjusting Cushion Rubber
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HINT:

Raise or lower the hood's front end by turning the cushion rubber.

b. Adjust the hood lock.

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 5: Identifying Hood Lock Nut Cap
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Loosen the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

3. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.

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Fig. 6: Adjusting Hood Lock
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4. Tighten the bolts and nut after the adjustment.

Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)

5. Install a new cap.

HOOD SUPPORT

COMPONENTS

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Engine Hood/Door - Tundra