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/AssemblyRear Crossmember Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
WARNING:
Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the
rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage
to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed
s ...
License Plate Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. While pressing the license plate light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown
in the figure, press the l ...
Switch Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the car-navigation unit. (with car-navigation system).
3. Insert your hand from the lower side of the lower panel (without car-navigation
system) or the area where the car-navigation unit was installed (with car-navigation
system), press t ...