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.
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
notice
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Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear wheel.
Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut
wrench (C).
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Special Tools Required
Mainshaft Holder 07GAB-PF50101
Remove the bolts securing the ATF inlet line (D) and ATF filter holder
(E), the line bolt and sealing washers, and remove the ATF inlet line, ATF
hose, ...