Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the underhood lamp electrical connector.
3. With a helper holding the hood open, remove the hood assist rods. Refer to Assist Rod Replacement - Hood.




4. Remove the hood hinge pivot bolts (2) retaining the upper hood hinge (3) to the lower hood hinge (5).
5. With the aid of a helper, remove the hood (1) from the body.

Installation Procedure




1. With the aid of helper, install the hood (1) to the body.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts (2) that retain the upper hood hinge (3) to the lower hood hinge (5).

Tighten the bolts (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Install the hood assist rods.
4. Connect the underhood lamp electrical connector.
5. Adjust the hood, if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
6. Using touch up paint, touch up any exposed or unpainted surface after the hood is installed.
7. Remove the tape from the hood and the fenders.
8. Close the hood.