Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 31

Fig. 3: Removing The Rear Bumper 

HOOD 

ADJUSTMENT 

1. Remove the front fender trim (see FRONT FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt.  

3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence: 

a. Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the 

hood hinge (A).  

b. Turn the hood edge cushions (B), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at the front 

and side edges.  

 

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Fig. 4: Adjusting The Hood 

4. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see step 1 of HOOD MOLDING REPLACEMENT ), and remove 

the hood latch cover (see step 2 of 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 each location of the hood latch and hood hinge as indicated by the arrows. 

 

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Fig. 5: Applying Multipurpose Grease 

9. Reinstall all of the removal parts.  

HOOD SEAL REPLACEMENT 

 

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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. 6: Removing The Hood Seal & Hood Corner Seals 

2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.  

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. 

 

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