INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH
Note
Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.
When reusing the back door stay assembly:
Install the 2 stop rings to the hood support assembly.
Install the hood support assembly.
Note
Install the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.
Check that the hood support assembly is engaged in the ball joint and it cannot be pulled out.
INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
CONNECT WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY
Engage the 5 clips and connect the washer hose assembly.
INSTALL WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Connect a new washer nozzle sub-assembly to the washer hose.
Engage the 2 claws and install the washer nozzle sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
With the engine running, check the position that the washer fluid hits the windshield.
| Standard |
|---|
| Washer fluid hits the windshield in the areas shown in the illustration. |
| Area | Measurement |
|---|---|
| A | 240 mm (9.449 in.) |
| B | 254 mm (10.00 in.) |
| C | 113 mm (4.449 in.) |
| D | 89 mm (3.504 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the result is not as specified, replace the malfunctioning washer nozzle sub-assembly.
ADJUST WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Select a washer nozzle so that the contact area is within the standard. Replace the washer nozzle with the selected one.
INSTALL HOOD INSULATOR
Engage the 2 claws.
Install the hood insulator with the 9 clips.
INSTALL HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Engage the 10 clips and install the hood to radiator support seal.
INSTALL HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK ASSEMBLY
Install the hood auxiliary catch hook assembly with the 2 bolts.