Isuzu Rodeo UE. Manual - part 609

8F–9

BODY STRUCTURE

Removal

1. Open the hood.
2. Support the hood.
3. Remove windshield washer nozzle tube.
4. Remove hood hinge bolts.

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Before removing the hinges from the engine hood,
scribe a mark showing location of the hinges to
facilitate installation in the original position.

610RS006

5. Remove engine hood.
6. Remove radiator grille.

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Raise the clips on the radiator grille.

603RS006

7. Remove front combination lamp assembly.

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Disconnect fixing screw and connector.

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8. Remove inner liner fixing screws and remove inner

liner.

647RS001

9. Remove instrument panel driver and passenger

lower covers.

10. Disconnect antenna cable.

8F–10

BODY STRUCTURE

11. Remove front fender panel.

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Disconnect 8 fixing bolts.

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Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order
noting the following points:

1. Tighten the front fender panel fixing bolts to the

specified torque.

Torque : 6.5 N·m (56 lb in)

2. Tighten the engine hood fixing bolts to the specified

torque.

Torque : 9.8 N·m (85 lb in)

3. Adjust the clearance between the each of the panels.

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Check the fender and front door (3).

Clearance : 5.0 mm (0.196 in)

Height (step) : Flush

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Check the front door and rear door (2).

Clearance : 6.0 mm (0.23 in)

Height (step) : Flush

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Check the rear door and body (1).

Clearance : 5.0 mm (0.196 in)

Height (step) : Flush

Adjust clearance with door hinges.
Adjust height (step) by tapping on the fender lightly
with a rubber hammer.

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8F–11

BODY STRUCTURE

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Check the engine hood and fender (4).

Clearance : 4.5 mm (0.18 in)

Height (step) : 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Adjust clearance with the hinges on the engine hood.
Adjust height (step) with the hood rests (5).

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610RW004

8F–12

BODY STRUCTURE

Body Dimension

Front Section

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