Lexus ES: Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET
(a) Engage the guide.
(b) Install the hood support bracket with the bolt.
Torque:
17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}
2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Engage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
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(b) Engage the 3 clips to install the front fender splash shield sub-assembly.
3. INSTALL NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR
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4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
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5. INSTALL HOOD STAY BRACKET
(a) Engage the guide.
(b) Install the hood stay bracket with the bolt.
Torque:
17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}
6. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
- Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
- Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
- Do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
| (a) Engage the 2 ball joints to install the hood support assembly. NOTICE: Install the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand. |
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(b) Check that the ball joints are engaged securely and the hood support assembly cannot be pulled off.
