Installation Procedure:

FC12-0111b

FE12-0113b

1.

Connect the hood release cable to the hood cable latch.

FE12-0114b

2.

Install  and  tighten  the  hood  latch  to  front  end  module
retaining bolts.

Note

Refer  to  "Fastener  Notices"  in  the  "Warnings  and
Notices".

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Install the radiator grille.

4.

Remove the hood brace and close the hood.

12.2.3.3 Hood and Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Note

Install  protective  covers  on  the  front  fender  and  the
windshield  to  avoid  damage  to  the  paint,  glass  and
panels.

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1

3

2

FE12-0115b 

1.

Lift and support the hood.

2.

Mark the location of the hinge on the hood assembly to
assist installation.

3.

Remove  the  hood  insulator.  Refer  to 

12.10.1.2

 

Hood

Sound Insulation Pad Replacement

.

4.

Disconnect washer hose (1).

5.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood to the hood
hinge  retaining  bolts  (2),  repeat  this  procedure  for  the
opposite side.

6.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood.

7.

Remove  the  hood  hinge  to  dash  and  cowl  panel  brace
retaining nuts (3).

8.

Remove hood hinges.

Installation Procedure:

1

3

2

FE12-0115b 

1.

Install hood hinges and tighten the retaining nuts (3).

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

2.

With the aid of an assistant, position the hood to the marks
on the hood, repeat this procedure for the opposite side.

3.

Install the hood hinges and tighten the retaining bolts (2).

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5lbf-ft (US English)

4.

Connect the windshield washer hose.

5.

Install the hood insulator.

6.

Check the hood is installed correctly.

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12.2.3.4 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure:

 FE12-0194b

1.

Remove the front bumper fascia and front bumper fascia
bracket. Refer to 

12.4.3.1

 

Front Bumper Replacement

.

2.

Lift  the  vehicle.  Refer  to 

1.3.1.1

 

Lifting  and  Jacking  the

Vehicle

.

3.

Remove  the  left  front  wheel.  Refer  to 

4.4.5.1

 

Wheel

Replacement

.

4.

Remove  the  front  fender.  Refer  to 

12.10.1.8

 

Front

Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

.

5.

Remove  the  rocker  panel  molding.  Refer  to

12.10.1.9

 

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement

.

6.

Remove  the  front  fender  to  front  end  module  retaining
bolts.

 FE12-0195b

7.

Remove the front fender to bumper side retaining bolts.

1

2

3

 FE12-0196b

8.

Remove the front fender to door pillar retaining bolts (2)
and nuts (1).

9.

Remove  the  front  fender  to  inner  wheelhouse  retaining
bolts (3).

10. Remove the front fender.

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Installation Procedure:

FE12-0197b

1.

Install the front fender and tighten the front fender to front
end module retaining bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

 FE12-0198b

2.

Install the front fender to inner wheelhouse retaining bolts
and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Install and tighten the front fender to door pillar retaining
bolts (2) and nuts (1).

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

 FE12-0199b

4.

Install and tighten the front fender to bumper side retaining
bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

5.

Install the rocker panel molding.

6.

Install the left front fender.

7.

Install the left front wheel.

8.

Install  the  front  bumper  fascia  and  front  bumper  fascia
brackets.

9.

Lower the vehicle.

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