Installation
1. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Pass the hood lock control cable assembly into the engine compartment.
(b) Pass the cable through the upper radiator support.
(c) Engage the each clamp shown in the illustration.
2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
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3. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
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5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
(a) Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock. |
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(b) Connect the hood lock control cable.
(c) Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts. Torque: <A> Centering Bolt : 8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} Torque: <A> Standard Bolt : 7,5 N·m {77 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf} Torque: <B> : 8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} |
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(d) Install a new hood lock nut cap. |
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6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
(a) Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock. |
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(b) Connect the hood lock control cable.
(c) Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts. Torque: <A> Centering Bolt : 8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} Torque: <A> Standard Bolt : 7,5 N·m {77 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf} Torque: <B> : 8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} |
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(d) Connect the connector.
(e) Install a new hood lock nut cap. |
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7. INSTALL LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
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8. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
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9. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
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10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH
(a) Install the front fender liner LH with new grommet.
(b) Install the 5 clips <A>.
(c) Install the clip <B>.
(d) Install the bolt and 6 clips.
(e) Install the 2 pin hold clips. Text in Illustration
NOTICE: Insert the pin hold clip with the slot aligned vertically. Do not rotate the clip after inserting it. After installation, confirm that the slot is vertical. |
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11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH
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12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
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13. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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14. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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