| Adjustment |
| 1. | After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt. |
| 2. | Adjust the hood height by moving the hood overslam bumpers (C) up and down. |
| 3. | After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up and down or from side to side.
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| Component Location |

| 1. Hood assembly |
| Replacement |
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| 1. | After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood assembly (B).
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| 2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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| Replacement |
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| 1. | Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad (A).
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| 2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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| Component Location |

| 1. Hood latch release handle |
| Replacement |
| 1. | Using screw driver or remover, remove the hood release handle (A).
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| 2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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| Component Location |

| 1. Hood latch assembly |
| Replacement |
| 1. | Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
| 2. | Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the wiring mounting clips.
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| 3. | Disconnect the hood latch release cable (A).
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| 4. | Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the hood latch assembly (A).
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| 5. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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| Replacement |
| 1. | Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
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| 2. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
Components and components location Component Location1. Fender assembly Repair procedures Replacement • When removing the fender, wrap protective tape around a screwdriver or remover not to damage components• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries1.
C
Repair procedures Inspection1.Measure the resistance between the terminals.2.The measured resistance is not within specification, the blower resistor must be replaced. (After removing the resistor)Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.