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SECTION 9R

BODY FRONT END

SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application
N•m
Lb-Ft
Lb-In
Cowl Vent Grille Screws
3
-
27
Fender Screws (Rear of Fascia)
4
-
35
Fender-to-A-Pillar Bolt
8
-
71
Front Bumper Fascia-to-Fender Screw
1.5
-
13
Hinge Bolts
20
15
-
Hood Latch Screws
8
-
71
Hood Release Handle Screws
1.5
-
13
Hood-to-Hinge Bolts
20
15
-
Lower Fender Bolts
10
-
89
Splash Shield Screws
1.5
-
13
Upper Fender Bolts
10
-
89

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

On-Vehicle Service

Lubrication

The hood hinges and the locking mechanisms require periodic lubrication for proper operation. Refer to Section 0B, General Information for the specific types and intervals of lubrication.

Fasteners

Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

Many aluminum components are used on current models. Aluminum in contact with steel may corrode rapidly if it is not protected by special finishes or isolators.
The fasteners used have a special finish which provides adequate protection from corrosion. These special fasteners differ in color in order to easily identify them from the standard metric fasteners, which are medium blue in color.
When replacing fasteners, avoid substituting otherwise similar fasteners in the same location.

Anticorrosion Materials

In order to provide rust resistance, anticorrosion materials have been applied to the interior surfaces of most of the metal panels. When servicing these panels, properly re-coat them with a service-type anticorrosion material if any of the original material has been disturbed.

Front End Sealing

All locations where waterleaks may occur are sealed during production with high quality, durable sealers. If it becomes necessary to reseal specific areas, use a high quality sealer of medium-bodied consistency which will retain its flexible characteristics after drying and can be painted, if necessary.

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Cowl Vent Grille

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the hood and support it with the hood prop.
  2. Remove the nuts and the wiper arms.
  3. Remove the cowl vent grille screws and the two-piece grille.

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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the two-piece grille and the cowl vent grille screws.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the cowl vent grille screws to 3 N•m (27 lb-in).

  2. Install the nuts and the wiper arms.

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Hood

Removal Procedure

    Important : Install protective coverings over the fenders and the windshield in order to prevent damage to the paint, the glass, and the moldings when removing and installing the hood.

  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Remove the washer hose.
  3. Mark the position of the hinge to the hood in order to aid in alignment during installation.
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the hood to both hinges.
  5. With the aid of another technician, remove the hood from the hinges.

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Installation Procedure

  1. With the aid of another technician, position the hood in the location marked during removal.

    2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  2. Install the two bolts securing the hood to each hinge.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood-to-hinge bolts to 20 N•m (15 lb-ft).

  3. Install the washer hose.
  4. Inspect the hood for proper alignment.

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Hood Hinges

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the hood. Refer to "Hood" in this section.
  2. Remove the fender. Refer to "Fender" in this section.
  3. Remove the bolts and the hinge.

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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the hinge with the bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge bolts to 20 N•m (15 lb-ft).

  2. Install the fender. Refer to "Fender" in this section.
  3. Install the hood. Refer to "Hood" in this section.

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Hood Prop Rod

Removal Procedure

  1. Support the hood in the open position.
  2. Remove the hood prop rod by gently prying the base from the radiator support.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the hood prop rod by snapping the base back into the radiator support.

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Hood Secondary Latch

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the screws and the hood latch.
  3. Disconnect the hood release cable.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the hood release cable to the latch.

    2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  2. Install the hood latch with the screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch screws to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).


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Hood Latch Release Cable

Removal Procedure

  1. Pull out the hood release handle in order to access the screws.
  2. Remove the screws and the hood release handle from the instrument panel.

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  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the front left wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the screws and the splash shield.

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  6. Open the hood.
  7. Remove the screws and the hood secondary latch.

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  8. Remove the cable from the hood release handle.
  9. Remove the cable from inside the vehicle.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the cable from inside the vehicle.
  2. Install the cable to the hood release handle.

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    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  3. Install the screws and the hood secondary latch.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch screws to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).


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  4. Install the splash shield with the screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N•m(13 lb-in).


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  5. Install the front wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the hood release handle on the instrument panel with the screws.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the hood release handle screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).


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Radiator Grille

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Section 9O, Bumpers and Fascias.
  3. Remove the screws and the radiator grille.

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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the radiator grille with the screw.
  2. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Section 9O, Bumpers and Fascias.

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Fender

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

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  4. Remove the screws underneath the front bumper fascia.

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  5. Remove the screw securing the front bumper fascia to the fender.
  6. Remove the bolts at the base of the fender.

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  7. Open the front door. Remove the bolt at the base of the A-pillar.

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  8. Open the hood.
  9. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Section 9B, Lighting Systems.
  10. Remove the bolts along the top of the fender.
  11. Remove the fender.

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the headlamp. Refer to Section 9B, Lighting Systems.
  2. Install the fender.

    3. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  3. Install the bolts along the top of the fender.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the upper fender bolts to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).


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  4. Install the bolt at the base of the A-pillar.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fender-to-A-pillar bolt to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).


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  5. Install the bolts at the base of the fender.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the lower fender bolts to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).


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  6. Secure the fender to the front bumper fascia with the screw.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper fascia screw to 1.5 N•m (13 lb-in).

  7. Secure the fender behind the front bumper fascia with the screws.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fender screws to 4 N•m (35 lb-in).


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  8. Install the splash shield with the screws.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N•m(13 lb-in).

  9. Install the front wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tiresand Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAND SYSTEM OPERATION

Body Front End

This vehicle has a unitized body with a frame assembly supporting the engine and the transaxle. The fender panels and the radiator support are also integral parts of the body.


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