HOOD SUPPORT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01NHKG

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01NH7B

      Remove the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover LH.

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01NDNO

      Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NDFEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hood to Cowl Top Seal

      Disengage the clip and the hood to cowl top seal from the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.

    2. A01NDRP

      Remove the clip.

    3. Disengage the 3 clips and 2 guides, and remove the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    1. A01NEBLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A01NGAME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NG4G

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01NEOE

      Remove the 2 nuts and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 clips.

      A01ND3VE01

    2. Disengage the 6 claws and guide <A>.

    3. Disengage the 10 guides and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. A01NGYT

      w/o Deicer:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. A01NEA8

      w/ Deicer:


      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01NG3N

      Remove the 5 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield when removing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NHTO

      Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH (w/ Air Suspension)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  15. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NHCW

      Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).

    2. Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.

    3. A01NFEQ

      Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    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.


    1. A01NGYHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly.

      Note

      Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

  17. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (for Driver Side)


    1. A01NGSI

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and hood support bracket.

  18. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A01NGRP

      Remove the bolt and hood support bracket.