LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

5. REMOVE LICENCE LIGHT AND BUMPER EXTENSION(a) Remove the bumper energy absorber from the bumpercover.
(b) Remove three screws and the light.
(c) Remove the nut and the extension.
6. REMOVE BUMPER REINFORCEMENT Remove six bolts and the reinforcement.
INSTALLATION OF REAR BUMPER
(See page BO±15)
INSTALL REAR BUMPER PARTS BY FOLLOWING
REMOVAL SEQUENCE IN REVERSE
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BODY Bumper (Rear Bumper)BO±17
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HOOD
Fitting Adjustments
1. SUBSTITUTE BOLT WITH WASHER FOR CENTERINGBOLT
Since the centering bolt is used as the hood hinge set bolt,
the hood cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt
with washer for the centering bolt.
HINT: Adjust the hood according to the following method.
2. ADJUST HOOD IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS
Adjust the hood by loosening the B bolts.
3. ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTION
Adjust the hood by turning the A and B cushions.
4. ADJUST HOOD LOCK Adjust the lock by loosening the A bolts and the nut.
5. ADJUST REAR EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTION
(a) Remove the fender. (See page BO±93)
(b) Adjust the hood by increasing or decreasing the number
of shims as shown.
BO±18±
BODY Hood (Fitting Adjustments)
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Hood
COMPONENTS
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BODY HoodBO±19
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REMOVAL OF HOOD
(See page BO±19)
1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT FROM HOOD Remove the bolt and disconnect the support from hood.
2. REMOVE HOOD (a) Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the bodyside.
(b) Remove four bolts from hood hinge and remove the hood.
HINT: Be careful not to damage the body or glass with the
hood end.
INSTALLATION OF HOOD
(See page BO±19)
1. INSTALL HOOD (a) Place the hood on the hood hinge and install four bolts
temporarily.
(b) Connect the windshield washer hose to the body side.
2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT TO HOOD Install the bolt and connect the support to hood.
Torque: 22 N Vm (225 kgf Vcm, 16 ft Vlbf)
3. ADJUST HOOD
(See page BO±18)
BO±20
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DISASSEMBLY OF HOOD
(See page BO±19)
1. REMOVE HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK
2. REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL Using a clip remover, remove clips and the seal.
3. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR Using a clip remover, remove clips and the insulator.
4. REMOVE HOOD CUSHION Turn the cushions counter clockwise with your hand to re-
move it.
5. REMOVE WINDOW WASHER HOSE
6. REMOVE WINDOW WASHER NOZZLE (a) Remove the cover.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the nozzle.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
ASSEMBLY OF HOOD
(See page BO±19)
ASSEMBLE HOOD PARTS BY FOLLOWING DISASSEMBLY
SEQUENCE IN REVERSE
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BODY HoodBO±21
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Hood±Related Parts
COMPONENTS
Front FenderFront Bumper
BO±22±
BODY Hood (Hood±Related Parts)
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Hood Hinge
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See page BO±22)
HINT: Install the hinge by following removal sequence in
reverse.
1. REMOVE HOOD Removal: (See steps 1 to 2 on page BO±20)
Installation: (See steps 1 to 2 on page BO±20)
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER Removal: (See steps 1 to 6 on page BO±12 to 13)
Installation: (See page BO±14)
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER Removal: (See steps 1 to 4 on page BO±92)
Installation: (See steps 1 to 4 on page BO±92 to 93)
4. REMOVE COWL LOUVER
5. REMOVE HOOD HINGE
Remove two bolts and the hinge.
Hood Support
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See page BO±22)
1. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM HOOD Remove the bolt and the support from hood.
HINT: While supporting the hood with your hand, remove
the hood.
2. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM BODY Remove the bolt and the support.
3. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT NOTICE: Handling the damper.
(a) Do not disassemble the damper as the cylinder is filled
with pressurized gas.
(b) If the damper is to be repl aced, drill a 2.0 ± 3.0 mm
(0.079±0.118 in.) hole in the bottom of the removed
damper cylinder to completely release the high±pressure
gas before disposing of it.
(c) When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
(d) The gas is colorless, odorless and non±toxic.
(e) When working, handle the damper carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and never
allow paint or oil to get on it.
(f) Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the damper fully extended.
4. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORTInstall the support.
Torque: 22 N Vm (225 kgf Vcm 16 ft Vlbf)
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BODY Hood (Hood±Related Parts)BO±23
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Hood Lock Control
COMPONENTS
Front Bumper
BO±24±
BODY Hood (Hood Lock Control)
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REMOVAL OF HOOD LOCK CONTROL
(See page BO±24)
1. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS: (a) Front bumper
(b) LH front fender wheel opening moulding
(c) LH fender liner
(d) Fender splash shield
(e) Hood release lever
2. REMOVE HOOD LOCK (a) Remove two bolts, the nut and the hood lock.
(b) Disconnect the link from the lock.
3. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE (a) Disconnect the cable from clamps.
(b) Using the screwdriver, pry out the cable stopper fromgrommet.
HINT: Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.
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BODY Hood (Hood Lock Control)BO±25
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(c) Pull the cable from front wheel housing to remove it.
INSTALLATION OF HOOD LOCK
CONTROL
(See page BO±24)
1. BEFORE INSTALLING PARTS, COAT LOCK WITH MP GREASE
Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the lock.
2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE (a) Push the rear side cable through the grommet.
(b) Using the screwdriver, push the cable stopper into thegrommet.
HINT: Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.
(c) Clamp the cable to the junction block.
(d) Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator
support.
3. INSTALL HOOD RELEASE LEVER
4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK TEMPORARILY
5. CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER OPERATION
After checking for proper operation, tighten the nut and two
bolts to install the lock.
6. INSTALL FOLLOWING PARTS: (a) Hood release lever
(b) Fender splash shield
(c) LH fender liner
(d) LH front fender wheel opening moulding
(e) Front bumper
BO±26
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