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(2) Align the mirror glass holder’s attaching fin-

gers to the mirror motor housing.

NOTE: Ensure that the protective rubber cover of
the mirror motor housing is positioned correctly
around the bottom of the fingers area.

(3) Using one hand, firmly press the mirror glass

holder assembly into place while at the same time
supporting the housing assembly from the backside
with the other hand.

NOTE: Pressure must be applied equally over the
center portion of the mirror to engage the mirror
glass holder’s attaching fingers to the correspond-
ing fingers on the housing assembly. One or more
clicks may be heard when finger engagement takes
place.

(4) Verify retention of the mirror glass holder

assembly by gently pulling outward on the mirror
glass holder.

SILL EXTENSION

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

(2) Remove screws attaching the forward end of

the front sill extension (Fig. 12) or (Fig. 13).

(3) Using proper tool, remove lower push pin fas-

teners attaching sill extension molding to sill.

(4) Using a trim stick, remove front sill molding

from vehicle.

(5) Remove lower push pin fasteners attaching

rear sill molding to sill.

(6) Using trim stick, remove rear sill molding from

vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Place rear sill molding into position and seat

pins fully (Fig. 12) or (Fig. 13).

(2) Install screws attaching the forward end of the

front sill extension.

(3) Install lower push pin fasteners attaching rear

sill molding to sill.

(4) Place front sill molding into position and seat

pins fully.

(5) Install lower push pin fasteners attaching sill

extension molding to sill.

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SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS (Continued)

Fig. 12 SILL EXTENSION MOLDING

1 - PUSH PIN(S)
2 - REAR SILL EXTENSION MOLDING
3 - FRONT SILL EXTENSION

4 - SCREWS
5 - SPRING U-NUT(S)

Fig. 13 SILL EXTENSION MOLDING - SRT-4

1 - PUSH PIN(S)
2 - REAR SILL EXTENSION MOLDING
3 - FRONT SILL EXTENSION

4 - SCREWS
5 - SPRING U-NUT(S)

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EXTERIOR

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SILL EXTENSION (Continued)

HOOD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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HINGE

REMOVAL

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INSTALLATION

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HOOD

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

INSTALLATION

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LATCH

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

LATCH STRIKER

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SILENCER PAD

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

ADJUSTMENT BUMPER

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

HOOD AIR SCOOP BEZEL

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

HINGE

REMOVAL

(1) Support hood on the side that requires hinge

replacement.

(2) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations

with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When installing
hood hinge, align all marks and secure bolts. The
hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the
front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along
fenders. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height.

(3) Remove bolts holding hood to hinge (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove bolts holding hood hinge to load beam

flange and separate hinge from vehicle. If necessary,
paint new hinge before installation.

INSTALLATION

(1) If necessary, paint new hinge before installa-

tion.

(2) Place hinge in position on vehicle.
(3) Install bolts to hold hood hinge to front fender

flange.

(4) Install bolts to hold hood to hinge.
(5) Align all marks and secure bolts. The hood

should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height.

(6) Remove support from under hood and verify

hood operation.

HOOD

REMOVAL

(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Disengage under hood lamp wire connector

from engine compartment wire harness.

(3) Remove hood cover (Fig. 2).
(4) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations

with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When installing
hood, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood
should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front

Fig. 1 Hood Hinge

1 - HOOD HINGE
2 - HOOD
3 - HOOD HINGE

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fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers.

(5) Remove the top bolts attaching hood to hinge

and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be
removed by hand.

(6) With assistance from a helper at the opposite

side of the vehicle to support the hood, remove bot-
tom bolts attaching hood to hinge.

(7) Remove the hood from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Place hood in position on vehicle. With assis-

tance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle
to support the hood, install bottom bolts to hold hood
to hinge finger tight.

(2) Install top bolts attaching hood to hinge finger

tight.

(3) Position bolts at marks and tighten bolts. The

hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the
front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along
fenders. (Fig. 3)

(4) Install hood cover.
(5) Engage under hood lamp wire connector to

engine compartment wire harness.

(6) Verify hood operation and alignment.

Fig. 2 Hood

1 - FENDER TO HOOD HINGE SEAL
2 - HOOD TO RADIATOR WEATHERSTRIP
3 - FENDER TO HOOD SEAL

4 - COWL SIDE TO COWL TOP
5 - COWL PLENUM TO HOOD WEATHERSTRIP

Fig. 3 Hood Adjust Bumper

1 - HOOD STATIONARY BUMPER
2 - HOOD ADJUST BUMPER

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HOOD

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HOOD (Continued)