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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001539081
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
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(J-39570)
Chassis ear Locating the noise
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(J-43980)
NISSAN Squeak and Rat-
tle Kit Repairing the cause of noise
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(J-43241)
Remote Keyless Entry
Te s t e r Used to test keyfobs
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Commercial Service Tool
INFOID:0000000001539082
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
(J-39565)
Engine ear Locating the noise
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HOOD
Fitting AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001542676
1. Hood hinge 2. Hood stay3. Hood lock assembly
4. Hood assembly 5. Front grille6. Headlamp
7. Front fender 8. Front bumper fasciaA. 8.0 mm (0.315 in)
B. 2.0 mm (0.079 in) C. 8.0 mm (0.315 in)
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CLEARANCE AND SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to
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CLEARANCE AND SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to
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2. Remove the hood loc](/manual-img/42/57030/w960_57030-1016.png)
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CLEARANCE AND SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to
EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the hood lock assembly and adjust the height by rotating the bumper rubber until the hood clear- ance of hood and fender becomes 1 mm (0.04 in) lower than fitting standard dimension.
3. Temporarily tighten the hood lock, and position it by engaging it with the hood striker. Check the lock and striker for looseness, and tighten the lock mounting bolt to the specified torque.
4. Adjust the clearance and surface height of hood and fender according to \
the fitting standard dimension by rotating right and left bumper rubbers.
CAUTION:
Adjust right/left gap between hood and each part to the following specification.
5. Install the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
HOOD LOCK ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Move the hood lock to the left or right so that striker center is vertically aligned with hood lock center (when viewed from vehicle front).
3. Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec- ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing it lightly approx.
3 kg (29 N, 7lb).
CAUTION:
Do not drop the hood from 300 mm (11.81 in) height or
higher.
4. After adjusting hood lock, tighten the lock bolts.
5. Install the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installa-
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Removal and Installation of Hood AssemblyINFOID:0000000001542677
1. Support the hood striker with proper material to prevent it from falling.
WARNING:
Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the
hood open when removing the damper stay.
2. Remove the hinge nuts from the hood to remove the hood assembly.
CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HOOD STAY
Disposal
Hood and headlamp (B–B) : Less than 2.0 mm
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1. Secure hood stay (1) using a vise (C)
2. Using hacksaw (A) slowly make 2 holes in the hood stay (1), in numerical order as shown in the figure
CAUTION:
• When cutting a hole on ho od stay (1), always cover a
hacksaw using a shop cloth (B) to avoid scattering metal
fragments or oil
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses)
• Wear gloves
A: 20 mm (0.787 In)
B: Cut at the groove
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock ControlINFOID:0000000001542678
REMOVAL
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JMKIA3609ZZ
1. Hood lock assembly 2. Secondary hood lock release as-
sembly 3. Secondary hood lock cable
4. Primary hood lock cable 5. Grommet6. Hood lock release handle
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1. Remove the front fender protector (LH). Refer to
EXT-23, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the hood lock primary and secondary hood lock cables from the hood lock. Unclip the primary
cable from the radiator core support upper and hood ledge.
3. Remove the hood lock assembly.
4. Remove the secondary hood lock release assembly.
5. Remove the grommet from the dash lower, and pull the primary hood lock cable into the passenger room.
CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to dama ge the outside of the hood lock cable.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the hood lock cable through the dash lower hole into the engine room.
Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keeping the radius
100mm (3.94 in) or more.
2. Make sure the cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and push the grommet into the dash lower hole securely.
3. Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.
4. Install the primary and secondary cables securely to the hood lock.
5. Install the hood lock and the secondary hood lock release assemblies.
6. Check the hood lock adjustment and hood opener operation. Refer to DLK-223, "
Fitting Adjustment".
Hood Lock Control InspectionINFOID:0000000001542679
CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec- ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
3. While operating the hood opener, carefully make sure the front end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also make
sure the hood opener returns to the original position.
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4. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply “body grease” to the points shown in the figure.
5. Install the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
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DOOR
DOOR
Fitting AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001542680
Front door
Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end
1. Remove the fender. Refer to
EXT-20, "Removal and Installation".
2. Loosen the hinge bolts. Raise the front door at rear end to adjust.
3. Install the fender. Refer to EXT-20, "
Removal and Installation".
Rear door
Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end
1. Loosen the bolts. Open the rear door, and raise the rear door at rear end to adjust.
Striker adjustment
A. 4.5 ± 1.0 mm (0.177 ± 0.039 in)
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