Hood -- Reassembly |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
1. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH |
- NOTICE:
- Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
- Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
- In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support.
When reusing the hood support assembly:
Install the 2 stop rings to the hood support assembly.
Install the hood support assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Install the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.
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Check that the hood support assembly is connected to the ball joint and cannot be pulled off.
2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
3. CONNECT WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY |
Attach the 4 clips and connect the washer hose assembly.
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4. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Connect a new washer nozzle sub-assembly to the washer hose.
Attach the 2 claws to install the washer nozzle sub-assembly.
5. INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
With the engine running, check the position that the washer fluid hits the windshield.
- Standard:
- Washer fluid hits the windshield in the areas shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 Ceramic Line - - *a Upper Limit *b Standard *c Lower Limit - - Washer Fluid Spray Area - - - Standard Clearance:
Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition A 78 mm (3.07 in.) B 213 mm (8.39 in.) C 158 mm (6.22 in.) D 124 mm (4.88 in.)
- HINT:
- If the result is not as specified, replace the malfunctioning washer nozzle sub-assembly.
6. INSTALL HOOD INSULATOR |
Attach the 2 claws.
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Install the hood insulator with the 11 clips.
7. INSTALL HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL |
Attach the 7 clips to install the hood to radiator support seal.
8. INSTALL FRONT HOOD MOULDING ASSEMBLY |
Install the front hood moulding with the 7 nuts.