10-8 BODY AND TRIM
Fig. 19 Turn the cushions on the hood for front edge aiiju
Fig. 20 Loosen hood lock bolts, then position the lock bolls to
adjust. Secure at the desired location
on. To adjust properly, remove the hinge centering bolt and substiiite a bolt
with a washer for the centering bolt.
To ad.ust the hood forward or rearward and left.or right directions, adjust
the hood by loosening the side hinge bolts and moving the hood Dp the
desired position. Secure the hinge bolts.
To adjust the front edge of the hood in a vertical direction, turn llhe cush-
ions as required.
To adjust the hood lock, remove the 2 screws and the air inlet duct.
Adjust the lock by loosening the lock retainer bolts. Tighten the hqpd lock
mounting bolts and reinstall the air inlet duct when adjustment is qomplete.
Tailgate
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
I See Figures 21 and 22
- Open the tailgate completely.
- Remove the inner trim panel.
3. Disengage the electrical connector from the combination light and
the electric solenoid as required. Remove the harness and position out of
the way. - Scribe the hinge location on the tailgate to aid in installation.
- Disconnect the damper stay from the tailgate and position out of the
way. Disconnect the rear defroster wiring, if equipped. - Remove the tailgate-to-hinge bolts and remove the tailgate from the
vehicle.
To install: - Position the tailgate on the vehicle and align the scribe marks.
- Install the tailgate-to-hinge bolts and secure tightly.
- Install the damper stay to the tailgate attaching the upper end to the
tailgate first. - Reconnect the electrical harness as required.
- Install the interior trim panel.
- Close the tailgate slowly to check for proper alignment, and adjust
as required.
ALIGNMENT
I See Figures 23, 24 and 25
To adjust the door in forward/rearward and left/right directions, loosen
the hinge bolts and position the tailgate as required and secure.
To adjust the door in forward/rearward and vertical directions, loosen the
body side hinge nuts to adjust.
To adjust the side female stopper:
- Loosen the stopper mounting bolts, then using a plastic tipped ham-
mer, tap the striker to adjust.
To adjust the tailgate lock striker: - Remove the 2 screws (on each end) from the back door scuff plate,
then carefully pull to release it.
—Be careful not to damage the clip during removal. - Check that the door fit and linkages are adjusted correctly.
- Loosen the striker mounting screws to adjust.
- Using a plastic tipped hammer, tap the striker to adjust. Secure the
bolts.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
» See Figure 26
The grille can be removed without removing any other parts. The grille is
held on by a number of fasteners. Raise the hood and look for screws
placed vertically in front of the metalwork. Remove the retainer screws and
lift the grille from the vehicle.
On installation, make sure that all the retainers are installed in their orig-
inal locations.
Outside Mirrors
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Power
» See Figures 27, 28, 29 and 30
- Remove the upper door trim panel.
- From the outside of the vehicle, separate the mirror trim cover.
- Pull the plastic covering away from the door shell.
- Locate the wiring harness for the power mirror.
- Separate the wiring harness.