Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Adjustment

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(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 fenders by moving the hood.

(3) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after adjustment.

Torque:

13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}

(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. HINT: Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the 2 hood bumper cushions.

(c) Adjust the hood lock.

(1) Remove the cool air intake duct seal.

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(2) Remove the hood lock release lever protector.

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(3) Loosen the 3 bolts.

(4) Adjust the hood lock and tighten the 3 bolts.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

(5) Check that the striker can engage the hood lock smoothly.

(6) Install the hood lock release lever protector.

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(7) Install the cool air intake duct seal.

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