Sedan

Replacement

Hood Assembly Replacement

NOTE:
- 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. After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood (B).

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




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
- Adjust the hood alignment.

Hood Insulator Replacement
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator (A).

NOTE:
- Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Release Handle Replacement
1. After loosening the mounting screw, remove the hood release handle (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks securely.

Hood Latch Replacement
1. Remove the front bumper cover.
2. Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8N.m (0.7 - 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)




3. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the latch.




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks securely.

Adjustment

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.