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 AdjustmentCowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Windshield wiper motor.
d. Keyless beeper.
3. Remove clips A.
4. Remove bolts B.
5. Remove the cowl panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the fig ...
Rear Door Quarter Glass Removal/Installation
1. Fully lower the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the rear door weather strip arrow (1) shown in the figure.
5. Remove the service hole cover No.1 arrow (2) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When removing service ...
Rear Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear wiper arm and blade.
b. Liftgate upper trim.
c. Liftgate side trim.
d. Liftgate recess.
e. Liftgate lower trim.
4. Remove the rear wiper motor connector.
Rear Wiper Motor Ope ...