Shroud Panel Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hood using a piece of wood to prevent it from falling.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Rotate the hood stay in the direction of the arrow (1),(2) then remove the hood stay in the direction of the arrow (3).

Fig 1: Rotating Hood Stay
Remove the hood stay from the shroud panel, wrap the hood stay with protective tape, and install it to the shown in the figure to support the hood.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Stay And Shroud Panel
Remove the following parts:
1. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front energy-absorbing form (See ENERGY-ABSORBING FORM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front bumper reinforcement (See BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the hood latch cable. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Push the hooks in the direction of arrow (1), and remove the upper mount bracket in the direction of the arrow (2).

Fig 3: Pushing Hooks
Pull the shroud panel in the direction of arrow (3) in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

Fig 4: Shroud Panel
CAUTION:
- Support the lower surface of the radiator with a floor jack to prevent the radiator from falling off after the shroud panel is removed.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING .)