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Fuel Cap Adapter Replacement
Fastener Location :Screw,1
A Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
AB
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.1. Remove the screw. Remove the fuel cap (A) by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Remove the bolts, and lower the fuel filler pipe (A),
then remove it from the fuel cap adapter (B).
3. Turn the fuel cap adapter (A), then remove it.
4. Install the adapter in the reverse order of removal.
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Front Grille Cover Replacement Cowl Cover Replacement
A
B
C
D
D A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
A : Clip, 2 B
E EE
E
B
F F G
F
F F
C
H
D
D
H
I
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 3
C : Clip, 5 F:Clip,1G
(White) (Light Blue)
C C
A
D E F, GA
NOTE:
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
1. Remove the front fender trim from both sides (see page 20-162).
2. Remove the clips (A, B) by carefully pulling the rear of the front grille cover (C) up, then remove the
cover by releasing the front edge of the cover from
the front grille (D). Take care not to scratch the
body.
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (E).
3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Push the clip portions into place securely. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on the wiper switch. When the wiper arms reach about
90 °, quickly turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the center cowl cover (A). –1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pu lling it out.
–2 Remove the clips (C).
–3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).
–4 Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover upward, then remove the cover by
releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to
scratch the body.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (I). (cont’d)
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Openers
Component Location Index
TRUNK LID LOCK CYLINDER
TRUNK LID LATCH
FUEL FILL
DOOR LATCH
TRUNK LID OPENER CABLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER CABLE
HOOD OPENER CABLE HOOD LATCH
TRUNK LID OPENER/
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Replacement, page 20-184
Replacement,page 20-185
Replacement, page 20-179
Replacement, page 20-178 Replacement, page 20-181
Replacement, page 20-182
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Hood Latch Replacement
Fastener Locations 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
D
:Bolt,3
1. Remove the front grille cover (see page 20-163).
2. With hood latch switch: Remove the clip (A), then
disconnect and detach the hood latch switch
connector (B).
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (C) from the body, and disconnect the hood opener
cable (D) from the hood latch. 4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is
plugged in properly (for some models).
Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 on page 20-152).
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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pecial Tools Required
20-182 Openers
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
D E
B
B
C F
astener Location
:Screw,1
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool
s
et to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Pry out the bottom edge of the front side cap (A) at the notch with the appropriate trim tool to detach
the hooks (B), and release the hooks (C), then
remove the cap from the front door sill trim (D).
2. Remove the opener lock cylinder (E), and loosen the bolt. 3
. Remove the screw securing the front door sill trim
(A) and trunk lid opener/fuel full door opener.
4. Remove the front door sill trim (see step 3 on page 20-66).
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Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
A
B
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
B
5. Remove the bolt, then remove the trunk lid opener/
fuel fill door opener (A) from the bolt (B). 6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener
cable (A), then remove the opener (B). Take care
not to kink the cable.
7. Install the opener in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the trunk lid and fuel fill door open properly and lock securely.
If the trunk lid or the fuel fill door does not open properly, adjust the position of the cable end on
the opener.
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Trunk Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
A
1. Remove the trunk lid trim (see page 20-82).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A). NOTE: Check for a damaged or stress-whitened rod
fastener (B).
3. Remove the bolts securing the lock cylinder.
4. Turn the lock cylinder (A) to release the hook from the trunk lid, then remove the lock cylinder. 5. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
If the rod fastener is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
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Trunk Lid Latch Replacement
A B
A
Fastener Locations A
:Bolt,2
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
AB
C A
B
A B
1. Remove the trunk lid trim (see page 20-82).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder
(see step 2 on page 20-184).
3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A), and disconnect the power trunk lid actuator connector
(B). Take care not to kink the opener cable.
4. Remove the bolts from the trunk lid latch (A). 5. Pull the trunk lid latch (A) out, and disconnect the
cylinder rod (B) from the trunk lid latch. Take care
not to bend the cylinder rod.
NOTE: Check for a damaged or stress-whitened rod
fastener (C).
6. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Replace the rod fastener if it is damaged.
Make sure the connector is plugged in properly and the opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
If the trunk latch does not operate properly, adjust the position of the cable end (A) on the
latch.
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