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HOOD
DLK-177
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D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
2. Attach the hood lock release cable (3) and the fuel filler door release cable (2) to the hood lock/fuel filler door release handle
assembly (1).
3. Place hood lock/fuel filler door release handle assembly in posi- tion and retain with bolts (A).
4. Check that the cable is not offset from the center of the grommet
and seat the grommet into the upper dash hole.
NOTE:
Make sure that the marked area (A) of the cable is located as
shown after mounting grommet to dash upper assembly.
Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.
5. Position the hood lock release cable and clip it into place.
6. Install the hoodledge finisher (LH) and retain with clips.
7. Connect the hood lock release cable to the hood lock assembly.
8. Install the fender protector (LH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
.
9. Perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to DLK-172, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
.
10. Perform the hood lock control inspection.
INSPECTION
NOTE:
If the hood lock release cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged wi th the secondary striker and meets specification
provided (B) with hood's own weight.
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DLK-178
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HOOD
2. While operating the hood lock release handle, carefully check that the front end of the hood assembly is
raised and meets the specification provided (A). Al so check that the hood lock release handle returns to
the original position.
3. Check that the hood lock release handle operating force is 49 N (5.0 kg-f, 11 lb-f) or less.
4. Install so the static closing force of the hood assembly is 254 – 490 N (25.9 – 50 kg-f, 57.1 - 110.2 lb-f).
5. Check the hood lock assembly lubrication condition. If neces- sary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease as shown.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch A. 21 ± 1 mm (0.8 ± 0.04 in) B. 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
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RADIATOR CORE SUPPORTDLK-179
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C
D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461929
CAUTION:
Before servicing, turn igni tion switch OFF, disconnect both batt ery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
REMOVAL
1. Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to SR-22, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove radiator. Refer to CO-17, "Removal and Installation"
(QR25DE) or CO-41, "Removal and Installa-
tion" (VQ35DE).
3. Remove the hood lock. Refer to DLK-176, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove air guides (LH/RH).
5. Remove and disconnect all remaining harness connectors and clips from the radiator core support assembly, and position aside.
6. Remove the bolts and the radiator core support assembly.
7. Remove the following parts after removing radiator core support assembly. • Cooling fan. Refer to CO-18, "Exploded View"
(QR25DE) or CO-42, "Exploded View" (VQ35DE).
1. Radiator core support 2. Air guide (QR25DE only) 3. Air guide (VQ35DE only)
4. Hood switch bracket A. Bolt B. Clips
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DLK-180
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RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
• Hood switch bracket (if equipped).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to DLK-172, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
.
Radiator core support
bolts 21 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
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FRONT FENDERDLK-181
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C
D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
FRONT FENDER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009461930
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461931
NOTE:
LH side shown; RH side similar.
REMOVAL
1. Remove fender protector LH. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front combination lamp. Refer to EXL-126, "Removal and Installation - Xenon"
(Xenon) or
EXL-128, "Removal and Installation - Halogen"
(Halogen).
3. Remove the cowl top side trim cover. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove mudguard. Refer to EXT-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove the bolts and the front fender. CAUTION:
Use a shop cloths to protect the body from being damaged during removal and installation.
6. Remove front fender baffle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, perform fender adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-182, "Adjustment"
.
1. Hoodledge finisher (LH) 2. Front fender stay (LH) 3. Front fender (LH)
4. Front fender baffle (LH) 5. Cowl top side cover
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DLK-182
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FRONT FENDER
Adjustment
INFOID:0000000009461932
Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
dures.
Unit: mm (in)
Adjustment
1. Remove hoodledge finisher.
2. Remove the cowl top side trim cover. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove front fascia. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove the front fender protector. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove the mudguard. Refer to EXT-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Loosen the front fender bolts.
7. Adjust the clearance (J) and surface height (K ) between the front fender and the front door.
8. Tighten the rear upper and lower front fender bolts.
1. Hood assembly 2. Front fender 3. Front fascia
4. Body side outer 5. Front door assembly
Section Item Measurement Standard Parallelism Equality A – A E Clearance 3.5
± 1 (0.14 ± 0.04) < 1.5 (0.06) < 2.0 (0.08)
F Surface height 0.0 + 1 (0.0 + 0.04) — < 1.5 (0.06)
B – B G Clearance 0.0 + 0.8,
− 0.0 (0.0 + 0.03, − 0.0) — —
H Surface height 0.7 ± 1.0 (0.03 ± 0.04) ≤ 1.0 (0.04) ≤ 1.0 (0.04)
C – C J Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) — —
K Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04) — —
D – D M Clearance 2.35
± 1.0 (0.09 ± 0.04) ≤ 1.0 (0.04) —
N Surface height − 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04) — —
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FRONT FENDERDLK-183
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G H
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L
M A
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9. Adjust the clearance (E) and surface hei ght (F) between the front fender and the hood.
10. Adjust the clearance (M) and surface height (N ) between the front fender and the body side outer.
11. Tighten the inner front fender bolts.
12. Adjust the clearance (G) and the surface height (H) between the front fender and the front fascia.
13. Tighten the front fender to front fascia and bracket screws.
14. Install front fascia.
15. Install the center mudguard. Refer to EXT-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
16. Install the front fender protector. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
.
17. Install the cowl top side trim cover.
18. Install hoodledge finisher.
CAUTION:
• If the clearance measurements cannot be corrected by adjusting the fender, adjust the following as
necessary.
- Hood assembly: Refer to DLK-172, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
.
- Front door: Refer to DLK-186, "DOOR ASSEMB LY : Adjustment"
.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body co lor) onto the head of the front fender bolts.
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DLK-184
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FRONT DOOR
FRONT DOOR
DOOR ASSEMBLY
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461933
CAUTION:
• Use two people when removing or installing the front door assembly due to its heavy weight.
• When removing and installing front door assembl y, support front door with a suitable tool.
• Do not use air tools or el ectric tools for servicing.
• Before servicing, turn ignition sw itch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
NOTE:
LH side shown; RH side similar.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals and wait at least three minutes with the side air bag (satellite) sensor (if equipped).
2. Remove front door harness grommet LH (1) then pull out door harness from body (2).
3. Disconnect the harness connectors (A) from the front door har- ness.
4. Remove the check link bolt (body side).
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