Installation Procedure
Hood Hinge (2) - Install
- Hood Hinge Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Active Hood Hinge Actuator (2) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Active Hood Hinge Actuator Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
With the aid of an assistant, install the hood (2).
- Hood Hinge Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Adjust if necessary. - Hood Adjustment
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install
- Connect the windshield washer nozzle hose to the windshield washer pump hose.
- Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Install [6x]
Front Compartment Side Sight Shield (2) - Install
- Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Retainer (1) - Install [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
- Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
- Remove the masking tape from the top edge of the service parts.
- Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Clean the left side and right side windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft splines with a soft wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arms (3).
- Windshield Wiper Arm - Left Side and Right Side (3) - Install [2x]
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
If required, realign the windshield wipers to their respective alignment circles (1) on the windshield.
- Lubricate the windshield with clean washer fluid.
- Run the windshield wipers for two complete cycles then turn off the windshield wipers.
- Ensure the windshield wipers are in the full park position.
- Inspect the windshield wipers for proper position to the alignment circles (1) on the windshield.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .