Disassembly

ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: HOOD: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Removal.

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and auxiliary catch release lever.
(b) Remove the bolt and hood auxiliary catch hook.
(c) Remove the 10 nuts and radiator grille.
2. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 11 clips and hood insulator.
3. REMOVE HOOD BULGE (for Sport Package)

(a) Remove the screw and 5 nuts, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Remove the hood bulge.
(c) Remove the hood air intake guide No. 1 retainer.

(d) Using a drill of less than dia 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the rivet heads and remove the hood bulge.
Dimension (A):
5 mm (0.20 in.)
(e) Gently and vertically put the drill onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.
(f) Remove the hood bulge plate and air intake guide.

NOTICE:
- Prizing the hole with a drill can lead to damage to the rivet hole or breaking the drill.
- Be careful with the cut rivet, because it is hot.

(g) Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out the remaining fragments using the drill.
(h) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the drilled rivet and dust from the inside of the hood bulge.
4. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
5. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RH Removal
6. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the windshield washer hose.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and hood.
7. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
8. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
9. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL UPPER
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and support seal.
10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the hood lock release lever protector.

NOTE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, therefore the use of a new protector is necessary on installation.