Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

5. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the hood latch protector tab, and lift the tab up in the direction of arrow (2) and detach its tab from the fuse box.
6. Detach all the hood latch protector tabs from the hood latch and remove the hood latch protector.
7. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the connector tabs from the body.

8. Remove the connector antenna from the body.
9. Disconnect the connector.
10. Disconnect the hood release cable.

11. Remove the bolts.
12. Remove the hood latch.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
14. Adjust the hood..
Hood Release Lever
1. While pulling the hood release lever, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

2. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab, and pull the hood release lever in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the lower panel.
CAUTION:
Remove the hood release lever while being careful not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.
3. Pull the hood release lever to remove it from the lower panel.

4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release lever.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Disassembly/Assembly
Hood Latch SwitchCowl Upper Plate Installation [Panel Replacement]
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Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Thermostat Inspection
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause
severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.
4. Heat the water and c ...
Side Member Removal [Panel Replacement]
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Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 45 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be
a problem when installing the new part.
2. Remove the side member. ...