Hood: Service and Repair

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




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

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.

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

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

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




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).

CAUTION:
- Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement
1. Remove the hood latch 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. Detach the clips, then remove the 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.

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

Hood Lift Replacement
1. 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).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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.