Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.

Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Hood AdjustmentEngine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
ECT Sensor No.1
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. Pull out the evaporati ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.1 in}
Looseness, Exces ...
Splash Shield Removal/Installation
Front
Front splash shield No.1
1. Set the mudguard aside..
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Remove the front splash shield No.1.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front splash shield No.2
1. Remove screw B.
2. Remove fasteners C.
3. Remove the front splash shield No.2.
4. ...