Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.

Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Hood AdjustmentFuel Gauge Sender Unit Inspection [Awd]
Fuel gauge sender unit (main)
NOTE:
For the fuel gauge sender unit removal/installation, refer to the fuel pump
removal/installation because the fuel gauge sender unit is integrated with the
fuel pump..
1. Verify that the resistance at fuel gauge sender unit (main) terminals D a ...
Front Over Fender Removal/Installation
1. Remove fastener A.
2. Pull the front over fender lower in the direction of the arrow (1) while removing
hook B and pin C.
3. Remove fasteners D.
4. Pull the front over fender upper in the direction of the arrow (2) while removing
clips E.
5. Install in the reverse order of ...
Shroud Side Member Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 3 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 8 locations indicated by (B) and 2 locations indicated by (C) shown
in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 3 locations indicated by (A) and 2 locations indicated
by (C) sh ...