Hood: Service and Repair
Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
NOTE:
- 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).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the hood lock / unlocks and opens / closes properly.
- Adjust the hood alignment.
Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
CAUTION:
- Take care not to scratch the hood panel.
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips.
2. Remove the hood insulator pad (A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip(A).
CAUTION:
- Take care not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the adhesive, then remove the hood weatherstrip (B).
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement
1. Using a socket (B), 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. 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.
NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood lock / 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.
