Hood: Service and Repair

OVERHAUL

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.




1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
a. Remove the 6 clips and radiator support opening cover.




2. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSY
a. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
b. Remove the lock control cable.

3. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ROD
a. Remove the rod.
b. Using a clip remover, remove the holder and retainer.

4. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
a. Using a clip remover remove the 6 clips and insulator.

5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSY
a. Remove the front bumper cover.
b. Remove the front fender liner.




c. Using the screwdriver, disconnect the cable clamps as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. Disconnect the cable.




6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSY
a. Connect the hood lock control cable.
b. Install the lock with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

c. Adjust the hood lock.