BONNET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Removing the bonnet without supporting it could cause the bonnet to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the bonnet from falling.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front fender molding (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL.)

(5)  Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  After loosening bolt A and removing bolt B, remove the bonnet in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

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4.  Remove bolt C, and remove the bonnet hinge in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

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5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  When installing the bonnet, adjust the bonnet by moving the bonnet hinge. (See BONNET ADJUSTMENT)