Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual — part 472

8F–9

BODY STRUCTURE

9. Remove the rear bumper back bar assembly.

D

Remove the two bolts from both sides.

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10. Remove the reflector assembly.

D

Remove the two nuts.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order, noting
the following points:

1. Tighten the rear bumper back bar assembly fixing

bolts to the specified torque.

Torque : 147 N·m (108 lb ft)

2. Rear bumper adjustment.

D

When the bolts fixing rear bumper assembly are
tightened, adjustment should be made with shims
so that clearances shown in the figure below are
provided between the body (tailgate) (1) and the
rear bumper (2).

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8F–10

BODY STRUCTURE

General Description (Sheet Metal)

This section includes items of front end sheet metal that
are attached by bolts, screws or clips and related
accessory components.
Anticorrosion materials have been applied to the interior
surfaces of some metal panels to provide rust resistance.
When servicing these panels, areas on which this
material has been disturbed, should be properly recoated
with service–type anticorrosion material.

Engine Hood

Parts Location

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Legend

(1) Engine Hood Assembly

(2) Windowshield Washer Nozzle Tube
(3) Hood Hinge Bolt

8F–11

BODY STRUCTURE

Removal

1. Open the hood.
2. Support the hood.
3. Remove the windshield washer nozzle tube.

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4. Remove the hood hinge bolts.

D

Before removing the hinges from the engine hood,
scribe a mark showing location of the hinges to
facilitate installation in the original position.

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5. Remove the engine hood.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:

1. Tighten the engine hood hinge fixing bolts to the

specified torque.

Torque : 10 N·m (87 lb in)

2. Check the engine hood and fender(1).

Clearance: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)

Height (step): 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

D

Adjust clearance with the hinges on the engine
hood.

D

Adjust height (step) with the hood rests(2).

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8F–12

BODY STRUCTURE

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