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Hood Acura RDX I

Exterior Body Panels 5 illustrations ~336 words

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Scheme 112: Hood Adjustment
Scheme 112: Hood Adjustment

Scheme 113

Scheme 113
Scheme 113
  1. Remove these items: Front bumper (see «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumpers__front-bumper-removalinstallation) ) Cowl cover (see «A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__a-pillar-corner-trim-replacement) )
  2. Slightly loosen each bolts (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 hood hinges (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 height 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.
  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.

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Scheme 114: Hood Seal Replacement
Scheme 114: Hood Seal Replacement
  1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, then remove the hood seals (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.
  2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened clips, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

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Scheme 115: Hood Insulator Replacement
Scheme 115: Hood Insulator Replacement
  1. Remove the charge air cooler air duct (see «HOOD INSULATOR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood) ).
  2. Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Release the hooks (A), then remove the hood insulator (B). Take care not to scratch the hood.
  3. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

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Scheme 116: Charge Air Cooler Air Duct Removal/Installation
Scheme 116: Charge Air Cooler Air Duct Removal/Installation
  1. With the help of an assistant, remove the bolts (B) and (C), then remove the charge air cooler air duct (A).
  2. Install the air duct in the reverse order of removal.

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