NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body or related parts.
Remove the front grille cover.
Remove the clips, and release the hooks (A) from the body, then remove the hood latch cover (B).
For some models: Remove the clip (A), then disconnect and detach the hood latch switch connector (B).
Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly (for some models).
Adjust the hood latch alignment.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
If the Engine Won’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what
you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position:
• You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The ...
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Using the Remote Transmitter*
■ Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
►Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twic ...
Pilot Bearing Replacement
Remove the crankshaft pilot bearing (A) using the remover weight (B), and
the 15 mm bearing remover shaft set (C).
Install a new pilot bearing (A) into the crankshaft using th ...