Installation of Hood Seal

Installation of Hood Seal:

PRECAUTIONS & COMPLIANCE WITH MOUNTING PARTS:
- Do NOT reuse damaged clips, bolts, and nuts.
- Make sure that all clips, bolts, and nuts have been installed.
- Be careful to NOT stain parts or the body with compressor oil when replacing the A/C pipe, etc.
- Be sure there are NO oil or A/C gas leaks after installation.
- Be sure to connect all wire connectors.
- Make sure that there is NO interference between the pipes, etc.
- Make sure that the A/C works properly after installing all parts.
- Make sure that there is NO damage on the surface of pipe or hose.
- Make sure that there is NO damage or foreign matter on the O-ring or the connecting portion.
- When installing to the pipe, apply oil to the O-ring before connecting to prevent damage. (Compressor oil - ND-OIL8)
- Do NOT reuse old adhesion tape.
- Do NOT use the damaged seals/O-rings.






HINT:
- To prevent damage to the outer panel of the hood, wrap tape on the drill bit as shown so that ONLY 10 mm (0.39 in.) of the bit is exposed.
- Be sure to apply the rust prevention treatment to the drilled holes.

NOTE:
Print the templates located on this TSB.






1. Install the hood seal to the radiator support.

A. Cut out a hole at the rubber hood stopper/cushion location on the printed template.
B. Attach the template to the hood using the rubber hood stopper/cushion as reference.
C. Position the template on the hood and tape to hold it in place.
Fold the template on the dotted line over the edge of the hood.
D. Center punch the three (3) marked points






E. Drill the 3 holes on one side.

Hole size: 6 mm (0.24 in.)

F. Perform steps A - E again for the opposite side, using the second printed template.






G. Install the hood seal (P/N: 53381-60070), working from the center out.






2. Install the engine compartment side cover with the 2 clips.






3. Install the V-bank cover sub-assembly using the 2 nuts.






4. Verify A/C system performance by operating the A/C system through the modes shown in the following table.
5. Drive vehicle to confirm there are NO abnormal noises or rattles heard after repair.
6. Re-initialize power systems.











7. Attach the Cooler Service Caution Label (P/N: 88723-60101) on the backside of the hood.