Last Modified: 04-05-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000018DRY
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [11/2017 -           ]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: HOOD: ADJUSTMENT; 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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 in. Substitute standard bolts (with washers) for the centering bolts when making adjustments.
  • For bolts without torque specifications, check the standard bolt chart.

    Click here 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SPECIFICATIONS: STANDARD BOLT: SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS

PROCEDURE

1. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 4 hood side hinge bolts.

(b) Move the hood to adjust the clearance to within the standard range.

Click here 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: HOOD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

(c) Tighten the 4 hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque:

13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}

(d) Adjust the height of the hood front end by turning the cushion rubber.

Click here 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: HOOD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

HINT:

The cushion rubber can be raised and lowered by turning it.

2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE HOOD LOCK NUT CAP

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. ADJUST HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 3 bolts.

(b) Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.

(c) Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK NUT CAP

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION+

6. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: INSTALLATION+