Gap Adjustment
1. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
a: -2.8—0.8 mm {-0.11—0.03 in}
b: –1.2—1.2 mm {–0.047—0.0.47 in}
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front fender molding.
d. Side step molding.
e. Front fender panel.
4. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.
5. Tighten the bolts..
6. Install the following parts:
a. Front fender panel.
b. Side step molding.
c. Front fender molding.
d. Front combination light.
e. Front bumper.
7. Connect the negative battery cable..
Height Difference Adjustment
1. Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within the specification.
a: 3.0—6.0 mm {0.12—0.23 in}
b: 1.9—5.1 mm {0.08—0.20 in}
c: 2.5—4.9 mm {0.10—0.19 in}
2. Turn the stop rubber to adjust the height of the hood.
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
NOTE:
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it is a
precision unit.
Intake camshaft sprocket is integrated with the variable valve timing actuator
and cannot be disassembled.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable ...
Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever
condition.
4. Verify ...
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and
set it out of the way..
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational
direction.
If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner..
3. T ...