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Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
• | When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
• | Take care not to damaged the hood and body.
• | When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
1. | Loosen the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood (B).
Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft )
2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Make sure the hood locks/ unlocks and opens/ closes properly.
• | Adjust the hood alignment.
Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
• | Take care not to scratch the hood panel.
1. | Using a clip remover, remove the clips.
2. | Remove the hood insulator pad (A).
3. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1. | Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip(A).
• | Take care not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1. | Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement
1. | Remove the hood release handle (A).
2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
• | Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Hood Latch Replacement
1. | Loosen the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.
2. | Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and release cable (C).
Tightening torque : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
3. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
• | Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
• | Adjust the latch alignment.
Adjustment
Adjust Hood
1. | After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2. | Adjust the hood height by turning the hood over slam bumpers (C).
3. | After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.