Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the hood.
2. The windshield washer nozzle supply hose connection is located within the hood near the hinge on the left of the vehicle.
3. Pull the hose to expose the connection and the clip.
4. Remove the windshield washer nozzle supply hose.
5. Raise the air inlet screen to access the windshield washer electrical connection.
6. Disconnect the windshield washer electrical connection.
7. Support the hood.
8. Remove the strut from the hood. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).




9. Remove the bolt from the right side of the hood hinge.
10. Remove the bolt from the left side of the hood hinge.
11. Remove the hood with the aid of a helper.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood with the aid of a helper.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the first bolt to the right side of the hood hinge. Install the second bolt to the left side of the hood hinge.

* Tighten the right hood bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
* Tighten the left hood bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

3. Install the strut to the hood. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Connect the windshield washer electrical connection.




5. Close the air inlet screen right side.
6. Install the windshield washer nozzle supply hose to the clip.
7. Re-position the washer nozzle supply hose within the hood.
8. Adjust the hood if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment (Adjustments).
9. Lower the hood.