Repair procedures
1. | After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt. |
2. | Adjust the hood height by moving the hood overslam bumpers (C) up and down. |
3. | After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up and down or from side to side. ![](images/books/3027/scnbd00501d.gif)
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Hood Assembly
Components and components location
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Repair procedures
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| Removing or installing the hood requires an assistant. |
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| Be careful not to damage the hood and body. |
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1. | After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood assembly (B). Tightening torque : 21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb-ft) |
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2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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| Adjust the hood alignment. |
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Hood Insulator Pad
Repair procedures
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| Be careful not to scratch the hood panel. |
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1. | Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad (A). ![](images/books/3027/scnbd00011d.gif)
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2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers). |
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Hood Latch Release Handle
Components and components location
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1. Hood latch release handle
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Repair procedures
1. | Using screw driver or remover, remove the hood release handle (A). ![](images/books/3027/scnbd00012d.gif)
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2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly. |
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| Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Hood Latch
Components and components location
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Repair procedures
1. | Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
2. | Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the wiring mounting clips. ![](images/books/3027/scnbd00014d.gif)
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3. | Disconnect the hood latch release cable (A). ![](images/books/3027/scnbd00013d.gif)
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4. | Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the hood latch assembly (A). Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft) |
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5. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly. |
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| Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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| Adjust the latch alignment. |
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| Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners). |
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Hood Weatherstrip
Repair procedures
1. | Remove the hood weatherstrip (A). ![](images/books/3027/scnbd00015d.gif)
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| Be careful not to scratch the hood weatherstrip. |
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2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
Components and components location
Component Location1. Fender assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing the fender, wrap protectiv ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment1.Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk lid are well - aligned.2.After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk l ...