Hood (Exterior Body Panels): Overhaul
HINT:
The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
- Remove the 2 bolts and auxiliary catch release lever.
- Remove the bolt and auxiliary catch hook.
- Remove the 5 nuts, clip and radiator grille.
- REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
- Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and hood insulator.
HINT:
If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new clips.
- Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and hood insulator.
- REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH (See HOOD SUPPORT ROD )
- REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY RH (See HOOD SUPPORT ROD )
- REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
HINT:
If the clips are damaged, exchange them for a new clips.
- REMOVE HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL LH
HINT:
If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new clips.
- REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSY
- Remove the 4 bolts and hood.
- REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSY LH
- Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
- REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSY RH
- Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
- Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSY
- Remove the 2 screws and disengage the 2 claws and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
HINT:
If the cover is damaged, exchange it for a new cover.
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the nut cap.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Removing the nut cap damages the clips inside the nut cap. Therefore, the use of a new nut cap is necessary for installation. - Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the cable.
- Remove the 2 screws and disengage the 2 claws and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
- INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSY
- Install the cable.
- Connect the connector.
- Install the hood lock with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 10 in..lbf)
- Adjust the hood lock position (See ADJUSTMENT ).
- Install the cap nut.
- Install the hood lock control cable cover.
- INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSY LH
- Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
- Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSY RH
- Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSY
- Install the hood with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
- Adjust the hood position (See ADJUSTMENT ).
- Install the hood with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
- Install the radiator grille with the clip and 5 nuts.
- Install the auxiliary catch hook with the bolt.
Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in..lbf)
- Install the auxiliary catch release lever with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in..lbf)