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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REPLACEMENT
HOOD ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
a. When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
b. Take care not to damage the hood and body.
c. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
1. Disconnect the windshield washer nozzle connecting tube (D).
2. Using a screwdriver (E), lift up slightly the socket clips (F) of both ends on the lifter (G), and then remove the lifter
from the bracket (H).
3. After loosen the hood hinge (B) mounting bolts, remove the hood (C).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
b. Adjust the hood alignment.
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2.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
b. Make sure the hood locks securely.
HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT
1.Detach the clips, then remove the under cover(A).
2.Detach the clips, then remove the hood latch cover(A).
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3.Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.
4. Remove the latch (A).
5.Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and Remove the latch (B).
6.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
b. Make sure the hood locks securely.
COWL TOP COVER REPLACEMENT
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2.Installation is the reverse of removal.
LATCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1.Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), connector (B).
3.After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the latch assembly (A).
4.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a. Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
b. Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1.Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), actuator rod (B), key cylinder rod (C) and connector.
3. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the actuator assembly (D).
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4.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
b. Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT
1.Remove the tailgate trim.
2. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the tailgate garnish (A).
3.Disconnect the outside handle rod (A).
4. Loosen the outside handle (B) mounting bolts.
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5.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
LIFTER REPLACEMENT
1.Using a screwdriver (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B) of both ends on the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter
from the bracket (C).
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5.Installation is the reverse of removal.
a.Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
POWER TAILGATE MOTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1.Remove the rear seat assembly.
2. Remove the luggage trim.
3. Disconnect the clip (A), remove the tailgate lifter (B).
4.Disconnect the connector.
5. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tailgate motor assembly (A).
6.Installation is the reverse of removal.
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a.Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
b. Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
REAR WIPER REPLACEMENT
1.Using a screwdriver, detach cover (A).
2.Remover the rear wiper (A).
3.Installation is the reverse of removal.
REAR WIPER MOTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1.Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Remove the rear wiper.