Nissan Versa (N17): Hood hinge

HOOD HINGE : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

• Remove hood assembly. Refer to DLK "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
• Remove hood support rod and grommet. Refer to DLK "HOOD SUPPORT ROD : Removal andInstallation".
• Remove front fender. Refer to DLK "FRONT FENDER : Removal and Installation".
• Remove hood hinge bolts and remove hood hinge.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten hood hinge bolts to specified torque. Refer to DLK "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment".

CAUTION:

• Before installing the hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the surface of the vehicle.
• After installation, perform hood assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK "HOOD ASSEMBLY: Adjustment".
• Check hood hinge rotating point for poor lubrication. If necessary,apply a suitable multi-purpose grease.

HOOD SUPPORT ROD

HOOD SUPPORT ROD : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Support hood assembly using a suitable tool.

   WARNING: Bodily injury may occur if hood assembly is not supported properly when removing hood support rod.

2. Rotate and remove hood support rod from grommet.
3. Release tab and remove grommet from hood hinge, if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT

Exploded View

1. Radiator upper seal 2. Condenser side seal 3. Radiator side seal (RH) 4. Radiator side seal (LH) 5. Radiator core support lower 6. Radiator core support upper