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 (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B), of both ends on the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).
Loosen the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
Adjust the hood alignment.
Take care not to scratch the hood panel.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips.
Remove the hood insulator pad (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip(A).
Take care not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Detach the adhesive (A), then remove the hood weatherstrip (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Using a socket (B), remove the hood release handle (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
Make sure the opens securely
Loosen the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.
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)
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood locks securely.
Adjust the latch alignment.
Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clip (B) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).
Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
Adjust the hood height by turning the hood over slam bumpers (C).
After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.