FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
HOOD
HOOD HINGE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood hinge cover (LH/RH) (1).
NOTE:
While pushing the pawls, pull hood hinge cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove hood assembly. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Removal and Installation.
3. Remove front fender. Refer to See: Fender/Front Fender/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation.
4. Remove hood hinge mounting bolts, and then remove hood hinge.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
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Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
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After installation, check hood open/close, lock/unlock operation.
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After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.
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After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to See: Adjustments.