Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 143

BO096–01

H02888

Inner LH Cover
Luggage Compartment Trim

Inner RH Cover
Luggage Compartment

RH Rear Floor
Finish Side Plate

Rear Floor
Finish Plate

LH Rear Floor
Finish Side Plate

Reinforcement

Energy Absorber

Rear Bumper Cover

34 (350, 25)

34 (350, 25)

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

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BODY

REAR BUMPER

BO–5

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REAR BUMPER

COMPONENTS

BO097–03

N21796

Radiator Grille

Hood

Support
Seal

Hood Insulator

Support Seal

Window Washer
Nozzle

Hood Support

Hood Hinge

Hood Hinge

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Window
Washer
Nozzle

Window Washer Hose

26 (265, 19)

Hood Support

17.5 (178, 13)

17.5 (178, 13)

17.5 (178, 13)

17.5 (178, 13)

26 (256, 19)

BO–6

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BODY

HOOD

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HOOD

COMPONENTS

BO098–01

N03433

Centering Bolt

Bolt with Washer

N21378

N21379

N21380

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BODY

HOOD

BO–7

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ADJUSTMENT

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

1.

ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND
LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS

Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts.

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

2.

ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL
DIRECTION

Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.

3.

ADJUST HOOD LOCK

Adjust the hood lock by loosening bolts.

Torque:
A bolt: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)
B bolt: 11 N·m (112 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

BO099–01

N21782

150 mm (5.91 in.)

BO–8

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BODY

HOOD SUPPORT

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HOOD SUPPORT

REPLACEMENT

1.

REMOVE SUPPORT FROM HOOD

Remove the bolt and support from the hood.
HINT:
While supporting the hood with by hand, remove the hood.
2.

REMOVE SUPPORT FROM BODY

Remove the bolt and support.

3.

IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT

NOTICE:
Handling the hood support

Do not disassemble the support because the cylinder
is filled with pressurized gas.

If the support is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 – 3.0 mm
(0.079 – 0.118 in.) hole in the area shown in the il-
lustration to completely release the high–pressure
gas before disposing of it.

When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.

The gas is colorless, odorless and non–toxic.

When working, handle the support carefully. Never
score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod,
and allow any paint or oil to get on it.

Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the sup-
port fully extended.

4.

INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT

Install the hood support.

Torque: 17.5 N·m (178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)