• HEADINGS
  • Hood Adjustment
  • Hood Seal Replacement
  • Hood Insulator Replacement
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Loosening Each Hood Hinge Bolts For Hood Adjustment
  • Fig. 2: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Hood Latch And Hood Hinge
  • Fig. 3: Identifying Hood Seal And Hood Corner Seals
  • Fig. 4: Identifying Hood Insulator
• TABLES

2004-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Hood - TSX

Hood Adjustment

1. Remove the front fender trim (see FRONT FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).
2. Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolts (A).

   Fig. 1: Loosening Each Hood Hinge Bolts For Hood Adjustment

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 on the hood hinge (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. Remove the front grille cover (see step 1 on FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT ), and remove the hood latch cover (see step 2 on HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ). 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.
8. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and hood hinge as indicated by the arrows.

   Fig. 2: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Hood Latch And Hood Hinge

9. Reinstall all of the removed parts.

Hood Seal Replacement

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

   Fig. 3: Identifying Hood Seal And Hood Corner Seals

2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

Hood Insulator Replacement

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.

   Fig. 4: Identifying Hood Insulator

2. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal, and check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.