Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 615

HOOD

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HOOD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1421001600066

AC000448

11

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m

44 ± 8 in-lb

10

4

6

9

10

2

8.9 ± 1.9 N·m

78 ± 17 in-lb

8

9

3

12

1

12 ± 2 N·m

100 ± 22 in-lb

7

14

12 ± 2 N·m

100 ± 22 in-lb

13

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m

44 ± 8 in-lb

2

FRONT VIEW

1

REAR VIEW

1

1

ADJUSTMENT OF FOOD
LATCH AND HOOD STRIKER
ENGAGEMENT

<WHEN REPLACING

THE HOOD>

14

14

<WHEN REPLACING THE

HOOD AND THE HOOD

HINGE>

9

ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD INSTALLATION AND BUMPER

AC

5

HOOD LATCH REMOVAL STEPS

•

FRONT BUMPER (REFER TO 
GROUP 51

P.51-3

.)

1. HOOD LATCH

HOOD LOCK RELEASE CABLE 
REMOVAL STEPS

2. HOOD LOCK RELEASE HANDLE
3. HOOD LOCK RELEASE CABLE

HOOD AND HOOD HINGE 
REMOVAL STEPS

4. HOOD WEATHERSTRIP
5. WASHER HOSE CONNECTION
6. CLIP
7. HOOD INSULATOR
8. HOOD 

>>A<<

9. BUMPER A

>>A<<

10. BUMPER B
11. HOOD DAMPER

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< BUMPER B/BUMPER A INSTALLATION
Install bumpers A and B as shown in the illustration.
Be sure they are adjusted so the hood is even with the body on 
all sides.

INSPECTION

M1421001700052

HOOD SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK <VEHICLES 
WITH THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM>

12. HOOD SWITCH <VEHICLES WITH 

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM>

13. HOOD SUPPORT ROD

•

FRONT DECK GARNISH (REFER 
TO GROUP 51

P.51-15

.)

14. HOOD HINGE

HOOD AND HOOD HINGE 
REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC000449

BUMPER A

BUMPER B

17.5 – 18.5 mm

(0.69 – 0.73 in)

15.5 – 16.5 mm

(0.61 – 0.65 in)

AB

SWITCH 
POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

Hood switch 
unpressed

1 

−

 2

Continuity

Hood switch 
depressed

-

No Continuity

2

1

AC003329

FENDER

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FEN D ER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1421001900067

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Front Bumper Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 
51, Front Bumper 

P.51-3

.)

•

Headlight Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 
54A, Headlight 

P.54A-73

.)

AC000451

3

4

2

1

4

SEALANT:
       3M™ AAD PART NO.8625 OR EQUIVALENT

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
1. FRONT STONE GUARD OR FRONT SIDE 

AIR DAM

2. SPLASH SHIELD
3. HOOD DAMPER BRACKET
4. FENDER

FUEL FILLER LID

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FU EL FILLER  LID

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1421002500073

AC000452

1

2

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
1. FUEL CAP
2. FUEL FILLER DOOR