WARNING:
Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the hood from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front over fender.
b. Front bumper.
c. Front combination light.
d. Front fender panel.
3. Loosen bolts A.
4. Remove bolts B.

5. Remove the hood in the direction of the arrow(1) shown in the figure.
6. Remove bolts C.

7. Remove the hood hinge in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Perform the hood adjustment..
Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
Liftgate AdjustmentFront Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2
Clip
(See Clip Disassembly Note.)
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Back Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Back-up light switch connector
2
Back-up light switch
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Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod using a pull scale.
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