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20-147
A
B
C
B
A
A
B C
B
4. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A),
pull the front bumper to release the bumper from
the hooks (B) on the corner upper beam (C).
5. If equipped, disconnect the front fog light connectors (A) while holding the front bumper (B),
then remove the bumper. 6. Release the hooks (A), then remove the front
bumper absorber (B) from the front bumper beam
(C).
7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner upper beams and side spacers)
on each side securely.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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’09 Model ’09 Model
20-14820-148Bumpers
Front Bumper Lower Grille
Replacement
Front Bumper Lower Side Plate
Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Clip,6
D D
B
C
A A
A
A
A Fastener Locations
:Clip,12
D
B A
D
C
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front bumper (see page 20-146).
2. Detach the clips and release the hooks (A), then remove the front bumper lower grille (B) from the
front bumper (C).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (D).
3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely. NOTE:
 Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Detach the clips, then remove the left front bumper lower side plate (A) and the right front bumper
lower side plate (B) from the front bumper (C).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (D).
2. Install the plate in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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20-149
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
D E
C B
D
A
C
C C
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
A
:Screw,2
B :Bolt,2
D
:Screw,6
C
AB
C B
A B
C
NOTE:  Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
 Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the clips (A), screws (B, C), and bolts (D) securing the rear bumper (E). 2. Pull on the rear bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas
to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers
(C).
3. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A),
pull the rear bumper to release the bumper from
the hooks (B) on the side bracket (C).
(cont’d)
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20-150Bumpers
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation (cont’d)
A
B
C
A
B
C
B
4. With the help of an assistant, pull the rear bumper
(A) to release the bumper from the hooks (B) on the
upper bracket (C).
5. Release the hooks (A), then remove the rear bumper absorber (B) from the rear bumper beam
(C). 6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
 Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the side bracket and side spacers) on
each side securely.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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20-151
Rear Bumper Lower Cover Replacement
Fastener Locations: Clip, 2
A
B
C
D
D
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the rear bumper.
1. Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-149).
2. Release the clips and the tabs (A), then remove the rear bumper lower cover (B) from the rear bumper
(C).
NOTE: To remove the clips, pry the inner pin up at
the edge near the line (D) on its head.
3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the tabs into place securely.
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20-152Hood
Hood Adjustment
B
C
D
E A
6x1.0mm
18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
D
1. Remove these items:
 Front fender trim (see page 20-162)
 Front grille cover (see page 20-163)
 Cowl covers (see page 20-163)
2. Slightly loosen each bolt (A).
3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence:  Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes in the hoodhinges (B).
 Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at the front and side edges.
4. Adjust the hood latch (D) to obtain the proper position at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (E) is centered in the hood latch.
5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
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20-15320-153
Hood Seal Replacement
Fastener Locations : Clip, 7
A
B B
6. Check that the hood opens properly and closes
securely.
7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.
8. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and hood hinges as indicated by the arrows.
9. Reinstall all of the removed parts. 1. Detach the clips with a clip remover, then remove
the hood seal (A) and hood corner seals (B). Take
care not to scratch the hood.
2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened,
replace them with new ones.
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20-15320-153
Hood Seal Replacement
Fastener Locations : Clip, 7
A
B B
6. Check that the hood opens properly and closes
securely.
7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.
8. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and hood hinges as indicated by the arrows.
9. Reinstall all of the removed parts. 1. Detach the clips with a clip remover, then remove
the hood seal (A) and hood corner seals (B). Take
care not to scratch the hood.
2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened,
replace them with new ones.
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20-154Hood
Hood Insulator Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Clip,7
AB
1. Detach the clips with a clip remover. Release the
hooks (A), then remove the hood insulator (B). Take
care not to scratch the hood.
2. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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20-155
Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Adjustment
A
B
C D G
H
E
6x1.0mm
18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
E
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
H F
F
1. Remove the rear shelf (see page 20-78).
2. Pry up on the notch (A) to release the rear hooks (B) and pivot the striker trim cap (C) on the front hooks (D), thenremove the cap. Slightly loosen each bolt (E).
3. Adjust the trunk lid alignment in the following sequence:  Adjust the trunk lid hinges (F) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes. Takecare not to hit the rear window when loosening the bolts.
 Turn the trunk lid edge cushions (G), in or out as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.
 Adjust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker (H).
4. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
5. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
6. Reinstall all removed parts.
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