Toyota 53301-20480 Hood Sub-Assembly

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To remove and install a hood, start by making marks around the bolt heads for proper alignment during installation. Use blankets or pads to protect the body and paint as the hood is lifted off. Disconnect any cables or wires that may interfere with removal and have an assistant support the hood. Remove the hinge-to-hood screws or bolts and lift off the hood. For adjustment, move the hinge plate slot to achieve fore-and-aft and side-to-side alignment, using the scribed line as a reference. Loosen the bolts or nuts, move the hood into correct alignment, and tighten the hinge bolts or nuts. Lower the hood to check the position and make further adjustments if necessary. The hood latch assembly can also be adjusted up-and-down and from side-to-side on the radiator support to ensure a secure and flush closure with the fenders. Scribe a line around the hood latch mounting bolts, loosen them, and reposition the latch assembly as needed. Retighten the mounting bolts after adjustment. Additionally, adjust the hood bumpers on the radiator support to achieve a flush closure, loosening the locking nut and preventing it from tightening while adjusting the screw. The rear of the hood can be adjusted vertically by adding or removing washers from the hinge. Lastly, remember to periodically lubricate the hood latch assembly and hinges with white, lithium-base grease to prevent binding and wear.