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 AdjustmentHood Adjustment
Height Difference Adjustment
1. Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within
the specification.
Standard clearance
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 ...
Sunroof Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the sunroof switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunroof switch.
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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ...