ba-b4

I think these are aluminum hoods so they'll dent really easy so don't push. I just do the slam drop method.

shox

Aluminum hood is correct, a lot lighter and since there are two hood struts holding it up, it'll take a lot of force to push it down. And if you get a dent, it's a ***** to get out too cause it's aluminum. Better to slam it

TAMR_GUS98

Slam method is best. Keep in mind that there are rubber seals all around the engine bay. Like weather strip on windows. So closing would be a little challenge.
Anyway, this is normal.
Will

socalJD

I now know the gentle close/push down on hood method doesn't work.
Not comfortable with the all out slam from fully open position method.
So, what is the best method for the least amount of trauma ???
Any suggestions from the weekend mechanics that live under the hood . . .

Nextourer

I close the hood the way the OP does it. Boy, did the salesman look worried when I tried to close the IS' hood in the showroom. I kept pressing and it wouldn't lock and the soft hood kept deforming! He eventually told me to slam it which I found odd. All other Toyota's I've owned can be closed by pressing down after the initial latch (and of which 2 have aluminium hoods and don't deform).

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

I slam it, but I don't touch the top of the hood when I do. There's a loop on the underside of the hood - I slip a finger through the loop and pull it down by that. Works like a charm, and I don't harm my finish.

Javier

totoro1224

Yes, you should just slam it, lift is about a feet high and just let go. I don't like the method of pushing it down to lock cuz you might put a dent on your hood.

flyfl1pguy

iTrader: (2)

at first i was trying to just gently push the hood down but it was hard to do so I just figure you just slam that biatch! ! !

islandsnow

yeah same here. it freaked me out that i had to drop it from so high up. i hate slamming it like that but you gotta do it.

wegofaster

Yeah, me too... Freaked me out at first, so i dropped it from 2 feet and it shut. Did it 3 times before i figured it was normal. I dont slam it, just drop it from 1 to 2 feet.

RyanDe680

Same here, I was confused at the beginning, but then did a search before people laughed at me too. Now I just slam it and pray.

ISbb

I suggest you to check those two black rubber nuts that use to settle your hood when I frist got my IS I hardly close the hood at once... my frist adjust those two black rubber nuts then its fine... so check that out they are locate on near the grille one on the left and one on the right... you could turn it anti-clockwise or clockwise for adjustment...

Tammy

For those of us that have the grill as part if the hood, pressing down the top oval of the "L" emblem is sufficient to close the hood.

socalJD

Huh, come again - are you talking about a 2IS ???

onihc

iTrader: (1)

This car is not made of glass. I don't get it, what is the big deal about shutting the hood? Slam it, drop it, your car won't fall apart.