Hood: Service and Repair

Replacement

Hood Assembly Replacement

NOTE:
- When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
- Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
- When removing the clips, use a clip remover.

1. Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B), then remove the lifter from the bracket.




2. 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)




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
- Adjust the hood alignment.

Hood Insulator Replacement
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).

NOTE:
- Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the clips, remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A).

NOTE:
- Be careful not to scratch the hood.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the adhesive (A), then remove the hood weatherstrip (B).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement
1. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the hood release handle (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the opens securely.

Hood Latch Replacement
1. After loosening the hood latch mounting bolts, then remove the hood latch (B).

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)




2. Disconnect the hood latch (B), and remove the release handle cable (A).




3. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the wiring mounting clips.




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks securely.

Hood Lift Replacement
1. Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clip (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B), and then remove the lifter from the bracket.
2. Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.






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.