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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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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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20-156
Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar Replacement
B
A
A
B
B
A
07AAF-SNAA100 A
A B
=Normal position
=Higher tension
Torsion bar assembly tool 07AAF-SNAA100
1. Remove the torsion bars (A) from the torsion bar center clip (B).
2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly tool
from both trunk lid hinges. First remove the left
torsion bar (A), then remove the right torsion bar
(B). 3. Remove the torsion bar center clip (A) from the
body.
4. Install the torsion bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 The shapes of the left torsion bar (A) and the right torsion bar (B) are shown. Install the torsion
bars properly.
 Adjust the torsion bars forward or rearward with the torsion bar assembly tool.
 The torsion bars were installed at the factory in the normal position, as shown.
 Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
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20-158 Fuel Fill Door
Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
B
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
1. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
2. Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it’s flush with the body, and up or down as necessary to
equalize the gaps.
3. Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
4. Check that the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely, and check that the rear of the door is
flush with the body. 5. Apply multipurpose grease to each location
indicated by the arrows.
6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
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20-162 Exterior Trim
Front Fender Trim Replacement
Fastener Locations
:ClipRight, 4
Left, 3
A
B
C
D
A A
A
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the fender trim or the
body.
1. Remove the clips with a clip remover. 2. Disconnect the washer mouth (A) from the washer
tank (B). Release the hook (C), then remove the
front fender trim (D) and the washer mouth.
3. Install the fender trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Replace the clips (A) with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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Front Grille Cover Replacement Cowl Cover Replacement
A
B
C
D
D A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
A : Clip, 2 B
E EE
E
B
F F G
F
F F
C
H
D
D
H
I
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 3
C : Clip, 5 F:Clip,1G
(White) (Light Blue)
C C
A
D E F, GA
NOTE:
 When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
 Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
1. Remove the front fender trim from both sides (see page 20-162).
2. Remove the clips (A, B) by carefully pulling the rear of the front grille cover (C) up, then remove the
cover by releasing the front edge of the cover from
the front grille (D). Take care not to scratch the
body.
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (E).
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 clip portions into place securely. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on the wiper switch. When the wiper arms reach about
90 °, quickly turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the center cowl cover (A). –1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pu lling it out.
–2 Remove the clips (C).
–3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).
–4 Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover upward, then remove the cover by
releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to
scratch the body.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (I). (cont’d)
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20-164Exterior Trim
Cowl Cover Replacement (cont’d)
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,5
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft) :Bolt,4
B
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
B
A AA B
B
A
Fastener Location : Clip, 1 B
A
4. If necessary, remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the under-cowl panel (C).
5. Remove these items:  Windshield wiper arms (see page 22-233)
 Front fender trim, both sides (see page 20-162)
6. Detach the clip by carefully pulling the side cowl cover (A) up, then remove the cover by releasing
the hooks (B) from the front fender. Take care not to
scratch the body. Repeat this step for the other side
cowl cover, and disconnect the windshield washer
tube. 7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Make sure the washer tubes are connected securely.
 Make sure the windshield wipers operate normally.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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