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Replacement

Hood Assembly Replacement

• | When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.

• | Be careful not to damage the hood and body.

• | When removing the clips, use a clip remover.

1. | Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).

2. | After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood panel (B).

Tightening torque :
21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)

3. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

• | Adjust the hood alignment.

Hood Insulator Pad Replacement

1. | Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator Pad (A).

• | Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.

2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Lift Replacement

1. | Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clips (B) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).

2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement

1. | Detach the clips, then remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A).

• | Be careful not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.

2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Weatherstrip Replacement

1. | Detach the clips, remove the hood weatherstrip (A).

• | Be careful not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.

2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Release Handle Replacement

1. | Using a socket (B), remove the hood release handle (A).

2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.

• | Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Hood Latch Replacement

1. | Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to the BD group - "Front Bumper")

2. | Detach the clips, then remove hood latch cover (A).

3. | Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
7.8~11.8 N.m (0.8~1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)

4. | Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the latch (B).

5. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.

• | Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Adjustment

Adjust Hood

1. | After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.

2. | Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).

3. | After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.