Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 620

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Opener/Latch/Opener Cable Replacement
1. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the hood release handle and disconnect the opener cable.
2. Remove the mounting bolts and cover, then remove the hood latch and disconnect the opener cable and hood switch
connector.
3. Remove the left side inner fender, then pull out the opener cable.
NOTE:
• Before pulling out the opener cable, tie a string to the cable so you can pull it back in later.
• Take care not to bend the opener cable.
MOUNTING BOLTS
6 x 1.0 mm
10 N-m (1.0 kg-m,
7.2 Ib-ft)
OPENER CABLE
COVER
HOOD EDGE CUSHION
Turn as needed to make the
hood fit flush with the bumper
and headlight lid.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
• Make sure the opener cable is routed and connected properly.
• Adjust the hood alignment.
• If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
ALIGNMENT:
• Move the latch up or down, or right or left, as needed
to equalize the gap between the hood and the front
bumper.
CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT
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HOOD SWITCH
Be careful not to damage the
hood switch.
HOOD SWITCH
CONNECTOR
HOOD LATCH
MOUNTING BOLT
6 x 1.0 mm
10 N-m (1.0 kg-m,
7.2 Ib-ft)
OPENER CABLE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
To remove the hood release handle,
first remove the side sill trim
(see page 20-38).
OPENER CABLE
HOOD LATCH
MOUNTING BOLTS
6 x 1.0 mm
10 N-m (1.0 kg-m,
7.2 Ib-ft)
INNER FENDER