Hood Acura RL II

Scheme 122

Scheme 123

1. Remove these items: Upper grille cover (see «UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__upper-grille-cover-replacement) ) Upper grille (see «UPPER GRILLE REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__upper-grille-replacement) ) Cowl cover upper trim (see «COWL COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__cowl-cover-replacement) ) Hood support strut, both sides (see «HOOD SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood) ) Hood latch cover (see step 2 under «HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#openers) )
2. Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt.
3. Adjust the hood alignment (A) 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.

Note. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the support strut. Take care not scratch the body and hood.

Scheme 124

1. Remove the pivot bolt (A) from the body.
2. Remove the pivot bolt (B) from the hood, then remove the support strut (C).
3. Install the support strut in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 125

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, then remove the hood seals (A, B). Take care not to scratch the hood.
2. Install the seals 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.

Scheme 126

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips. 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: Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

See also:
• UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT
• UPPER GRILLE REPLACEMENT
• COWL COVER REPLACEMENT
• HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT
• HOOD SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT