Height Difference Adjustment
1. Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within the specification.

a: 2.7—6.9 mm {0.11—0.27 in}
b: 4.1—8.0 mm {0.17—0.31 in}
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front over fender.
b. Front bumper.
c. Front combination light.
d. Front bumper slider.
e. Front fender panel.
4. Loosen bolts and adjust the hood.

5. Tighten bolts..
6. Install the following parts:
a. Front fender panel.
b. Front bumper slider.
c. Front combination light.
d. Front bumper.
e. Front over fender.
7. Connect the negative battery cable..
Gap Adjustment
1. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.

a: -1.2—1.2 mm {-0.047—0.047 in}
2. Turn the stopper rubber to adjust the height of the hood.

Hood
Hood Disassembly/AssemblyPurge Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit..
4. Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
5. Disconnect the harness clip as shown in the figure.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table ...
Front Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Boot band (transaxle side (large diameter))
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side (Large Diameter)) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side (Large Diameter) ...
Engine
Special Features
For SKYACTIV-G 2.0, the following is performed to lower fuel consumption.
Improvement of mechanical resistance loss
Narrowed down crankshaft journal
Optimized piston skirt shape
Lowered piston ring tension
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