1.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B).
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.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B).
After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood panel (B).
Tighening torque :
21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
Adjust the hood alignment.
Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clips (B) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (C), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (D).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Using a clip remover detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).
Take care not to scratch the hood panel.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Detach the clips, then remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A).
Be careful not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
[Upper]
[Side]
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Remove the hood release handle (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood locks securely.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front Bumper")
Remove the hood latch (A) mounting nuts.
Tighening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch (B).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Adjust the latch alignment.
