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NUBIRA/LACETTI FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7–3
2. HOOD
2–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
2. Remove the hood.
S Remove the hood mounting bolts from two hinge bows.
Fig. 3
3. Preparation of the new hood.
S Preparation of the new hood and check damaged areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
S Read the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
.
5. Preinstall the hood.
S Fasten to the hood hinges bows at two places with four
bolts, carefully.
Fig. 4
S Close the hood and check the front and rear clearancesand level difference of hood. fender and head lamps.
Fig. 5
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
8. Check and adjust.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the hood locking and unlocking condition.
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7–4 FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID NUBIRA/LACETTI
3. TAILGATE (HATCHBACK)
3–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Wiring harness.
S Rear wiper arm and motor.
S Rear window glass.
S Lock set, latch and others.
.
2. Remove the tailgate.
S Remove the tailgate mounting bolts from two hinge
bows.
Fig. 6
3. Preparation of the new tailgate.
S Preparation of the new tailgate and check damaged
areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and approriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
5. Preinstall the tailgate.
S Fasten to the tailgate hinges at two places with four
bolts, carefully.
S Install bumper.
S Close the tailgate and check the clearances and level
difference of tailgate, side panel outers and rear com-
bination lamps.Fig. 7
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Wiring harness and solenoid valve.
S Lock set, latches and linkages.
S Install the rear window glass.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
8. Check and adjust.
S Clean the luggage compartment.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the luggage locking and unlocking condition.
S Check for water leaks in the luggage compartment.
S Check the rear glass demist operation.
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NUBIRA/LACETTI FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7–5
4. TRUNK LID (NOTCHBACK)
4–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Wiring harness and solenoid valve.
S Lock set, latch set and others.
.
2. Remove the trunk lid.
S Remove the trunk lid mounting bolts from two hinge
bows.
Fig. 8
3. Preparation of the new trunk lid.
S Preparation of the new trunk lid and check damaged
areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read
the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
5. Preinstall the trunk lid.
S Fasten to the trunk lid hinges bows at two places with
four bolts, carefully.
S Install bumper.
Fig. 9
S Close the trunk lid and check the clearances and level
difference of trunk lid, side panel outers and rear com-
bination lamps.
Fig. 10
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Washer hose and nozzles.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
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9–6 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER NUBIRA/LACETTI
REAR LAMP & TRUNK ROOM
Fig. 5 Rear Lamp
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NUBIRA/LACETTI SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER 9–7
Fig. 6 Rear Lamp