1.
After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, and then remove the hood (B).
Tighening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
Take care not to damaged the hood and body.
After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, and then remove the hood (B).
Tighening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
Adjust the hood alignment.
Detach the clips, and then remove the hood weatherstrip(A).
Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.
Hood weatherstrip air-vent holes have to toward rear side's.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the hood release handle (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood locks securely.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to the BD group – “Front bumper”)
Remove the hood latch (A) mounting nuts.
Tighening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 Nm (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Disconnect the hood latch cable (A), and then remove the latch (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood locks securely.
