RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Installation
DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (for LH Side)
(a) Clean the threaded portion on the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
(b) Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt.
Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
(c) Install the hood support bracket with the bolt.
Torque : 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf)
(d) Engage the clamp.
2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (for RH Side)
(a) Clean the threaded portion on the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
(b) Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt.
Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
(c) Install the hood support bracket with the bolt.
Torque : 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf)
3. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while
servicing.
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Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas
leaks.
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In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.
(a) When reusing the hood support assembly:
(1) Install the 2 stop rings to the hood support assembly.